Crape Myrtles!

An admission: I have a thing for tall, stately Crape Myrtles, either as singles or in small groups.

Crape Myrtles are well known, of course, for their brightly colored flowers. But for me it's the synergy between the trunks and the canopy that is most striking.

The strong, multiple trunks of a large Crape usually have their own distinctive coloration and patterns, which are attractive enough by themselves. But it is the way the trunks rise and separate, in a kind of prequel to the spreading of the larger canopy, that provides the real benefit. Rightly placed, Crape Myrtles seem to draw the eye upwards, and then out into a larger view over the whole landscape.

Herewith some recent landscapes that show a wise use of Crape Myrtles.

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Crape Myrtles, however, must be pruned and tended for maximum effect:

FYI: You don't have to wait years for Crape Myrtles like these to grow into your landscape plan.  Ben's Creek Nursery has large, field grown Crape Myrtles in a variety of colors. Come see for yourself and choose the Crape Myrtle that is right for you!