{"title":"Crape Myrtle","description":"\u003cp\u003eSee why Southerners—and everyone else—loves crepe myrtle. Crepe myrtle is a deciduous flowering tree that is widely admired for its stunning blooms and attractive bark. Native to Asia, crepe mrtyle shrubs and trees have become popular in many regions, particularly in the Southern United States, where it thrives in warm climates. Crepe myrtle trees can range in size from small shrubs to medium-sized trees, depending on the cultivar. They are known for their colorful, crepe-paper-like flowers that appear in large clusters during the summer months, offering shades of white, pink, red, lavender, or purple. Crepe myrtle trees also feature exfoliating bark, perfect for adding winter interest. While crepe myrtles really thrive in Zones 7 through 10, where they won't experience a hard frost, some can handle zones as cold as 6.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"enduring-summer-reblooming-crape-myrtle-red","title":"Enduring Summer Reblooming Crape Myrtle - Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eVibrant flowers bloom against glossy, dark green foliage all summer long. Growing 4-5 ft. tall, it makes an impressive hedge or accent plant. Also can be grown in a container. Good disease and deer resistance. Zones 6-10.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"3 Potted Plants | Spring","offer_id":51622048792948,"sku":"79044","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Potted Plant | Spring","offer_id":51622048825716,"sku":"79200","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/72982A.webp?v=1729087415"},{"product_id":"northern-belle-hardy-watermelon-crape-myrtle","title":"Northern Belle Hardy Watermelon Crape Myrtle","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlowering shrubs are beloved in the gardenmdash;and this one bursts into bloom when other flowers are fading. Northern Belle Hardy Watermelon Crape Myrtle produces panicles of watermelon red flowers in midsummer and fall. Its deciduous, glossy green foliage has a bronzy cast in the spring. In frost-free areas, this shrub grows up to 54 in. tall with an upright, vertical, hedge-type habit. In zones 5 and 6, the plants are likely to die to the ground over winter and return in the spring. When this happens, they usually grow about 36 in. tall. Northern Belle Hardy Watermelon Crape Myrtle is part of the new Northern Belle Hardy Crape Myrtle series developed by Dr. Keith Zary. Grows best in full sun. Zones 5-9.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622091456884,"sku":"75438","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/75438.webp?v=1729088860"},{"product_id":"ruffled-red-magic-reblooming-myrtle-crape","title":"Ruffled Red Magic Reblooming Crape Myrtle Plant","description":"A heavy bloomer with eye-catching, brilliant glowing red blooms and a unique carnationlike flower form. Excellent resistance to Leaf Spot and Powdery Mildew (both are common on red-flowered crape myrtles). Compact tree matures at 12 ft. tall. Blooms for 3-4 months with especially strong rebloom in late summer (helped by removing the first flush of flowers after they lose color and wither). Zones 6-9. \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: We are unable to ship our trees to PO Boxes at this time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622110658932,"sku":"73000","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/73000A.webp?v=1729089613"},{"product_id":"tonto_hardy_crape_myrtle","title":"Tonto Hardy Crape Myrtle Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eTougher than its Southern cousin, Tonto Hardy Crape Myrtle Tree tolerates subzero temperatures. Like other crape myrtles, this deciduous shrub provides months of interest in the landscape. From midsummer to fall, its bright red flower panicles are on full display. In the fall, its dark green foliage turns reddish hues. Exfoliating bark adds interest to the winter landscape. This mildew-resistant hybrid grows 7-10 ft. tall with a rounded top, making it a good choice as a specimen plant or grouped as a flowering hedge. Grows best in full sun. Zones 6-9.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622125863284,"sku":"87646","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/76288A.webp?v=1729090226"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.gurneys.live\/collections\/crape-myrtle.oembed","provider":"Gurneys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}