Catawba Vs Twilight Crape Myrtle

I had the chance to work with Don a few times, and his goal was to find crape myrtles that were equal to or better than any of the colors we already had, but that also had immunity to powdery mildew. Twilight Crape Myrtles are resistant to many pests and diseases, but aphids, Japanese beetles, or powdery mildew can damage them. Inspect your trees regularly, and treat them with insecticides or fungicides to keep infestations from becoming severe.

Choosing a crepe myrtle variety that best fits the space you have is the key to making sure you both find happiness for years to come. Here is the ultimate guide to the many shapes, sizes, and varieties of crepe myrtles. To show the incredible diversity within crape myrtles, this photograph was taken in a crape myrtle nursery in Celina, Texas, on June 30, while they were in peak bloom of summer.

Compare crape myrtle varieties by color, size, and zone. Find the best crape myrtle for your yard with our expert guide and comparison chart. You LOVE Crape Myrtles! But what now? What size? What color? What type? This article will point you in the right direction when picking out a Crape Myrtle of your very own.

The most important deciding factor will be size. We carry dwarf all the way to large varieties, so you have options.