The Story
One of Perth's most loved deciduous trees, producing spectacular flowers in summer - white, pink, red, purple, or mauve - followed by attractive autumn colour before the leaves drop to reveal beautiful smooth, mottled bark through winter. Perth's hot summers are ideal for Crepe Myrtle - they need heat to flower well. Full sun. Well-drained soil. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Do not top or pollard - this destroys the natural beautiful form. Prune lightly in late winter only to remove crossing branches or reshape gently.
Description
One of Perth's most loved deciduous trees, producing spectacular flowers in summer - white, pink, red, purple, or mauve - followed by attractive autumn colour before the leaves drop to reveal beautiful smooth, mottled bark through winter. Perth's hot summers are ideal for Crepe Myrtle - they need heat to flower well. Full sun. Well-drained soil. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Do not top or pollard - this destroys the natural beautiful form. Prune lightly in late winter only to remove crossing branches or reshape gently.
