Carol DM
One of my favorite trees in my yard is the Crepe Myrtle. My variety has beautiful crimson red blooms that start blooming in spring and continue right through the fall each year.
There are many different varieties and colors available with the Crepe Myrtle. But I chose the crimson. It is on the far side of my home and is growing over the roofline now after many years.
There is no maintenance required except to cut it back at the end of each fall season. I like mine to grow both wide and tall, so it is cut back each year. The birds also enjoy the little balls (seeds) on the blooms. I did not realize this until after the tree started to mature. Now it is an added bonus. I like it and so do the birds, the perfect tree. I hope you all enjoy each and every day.
Thank you!
fantastic bloom indeed
Thanks!
So much red Carol! Lovely post!
I love red, a happy color, thanks!
It’s my favourite colour Carol! You’re welcome.
How nice a tree … I see it for the first time
Thanks, I wish you had one.
so beautiful
Thanks!
They are gorgeous flowers, Carol and your photos are just excellent in showing their beauties: flowers, buds and stamens!
Thanks Icy you are too kind. Your photography is excellent! 😉
Lovely post
Thanks!
Very lovely…such a pretty flower!
Thanks a favorite of mine.
Beautiful photos! I didn’t know the name of this tree but I’ve always loved it!
Thank you Ellie!
Nice work .
Thanks hamza.
And I liked it
Great, thanks!
The red color the crimson is fascinating! I’m sure this red burned the spirit of your joy, Carol.
Yes Albert the crimson is breathtaking in full bloom. Thank you.
I will stay while inside the crimson to keep your joy.
Crimson is such a happy color.
Agree!
But, upz… You find something from 10 months ago…
I had someone upvote this post and it brought it to my notifications. 🙂
I had a white one at my last house. I love them, so full of color and they bloom for so long. I really like this red one. wow. I think I wouldve chosen it as well.
I see a lot of white ones and they are gorgeous as well but something different about this crimson caught my eye. Thanks Kim.
Great shot Carol!
Thanks Gina, a favorite of my trees.
What a beautiful tree! And I am happy that it brings joy to both you and those birds 🙂
Thanks Norman, it is a favorite of mine and if the birds are happy so am I, or at least I am trying to be.