timmyjimmy5150
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| Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:39 pm Post subject: A shrub; flowers pink in summer?? |
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Can someone help me i.d. this shrub? I have 2 of them in my yard and would like another.... They flower pink starting July 1st each year......
Thanks
TJ
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toni
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North Texas, Zone 8a
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| Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle)
You have a shrub form. To keep it a managable size trim it back in the late fall or early winter after it has finished blooming. New blooms appear on new growth so spring pruning is a no-no.
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cherylad
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S. Liberty County - Texas
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| Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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Yep... Crape Myrtle.
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chocolate
Australia
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| Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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Good morning, yes correct and there are a few different colours even white.Very good choice.
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