Crepe Myrtle Trees for Sale in Australia

Crepe Myrtle Trees or 'Lagerstoemia Indica' are a favourite flowering ornamental tree coming in a range of flower colors and varieties for sale in large medium and dwarf forms. Brilliant flowers, drought tolerant and wonderful bark. With new cultivars and dwarf forms of crepe myrtle available form sale online Crepe Myrtle deserve a position in many gardens and are readily available from Garden Centres, Nurseries, Mail Order Nurseries and Specialist Nurseries.

Lagerstroemia 'Tonto' is a favorite with brilliant red flowers. Remember to avoid damaging the root systems of Crepe Myrtle trees, damage can cause the roots to 'sucker'.

Lagerstroemia indica or Crape(Crepe) Myrtle are a great small tree for smaller gardens, many have a relatively compact growth habit 3-5m, although taller growing varieties (to 9m) are available. Miniature Crepe Myrtle are also available and these will grow to approx 1m by 1m, great for containers Crepe Myrtle have great flowers, interesting bark and once established relatively drought tolerant.

Crepe Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica Plant Profile Care and Growing Hints

Crepe Myrtle or Lagerstoemia, do need a well drained position, and do well in a humus rich moist soil, full sun is best and keep well mulched. Water regularly when establishing, however after the first year Crepe Myrtle should not require watering often if at all.

Crepe Myrtle Trees for sale online in Australia

BLERICK TREE FARM
55 McDougal Rd Neerim South Victoria 3831 - phone: (03) 56281507
Grower of advanced ornamental trees and garden designs and concept plans. Direct from the farm gate to your property combined with specialist knowledge and outstanding service. Be spoilt for choice with over 4000 plants.
www.dialatree.com.au

Pruning, Care, Roots and Dwarf Varieties

You do not need to prune Crepe Myrtles at all as they have a really nice growth habit, as well as attractive bark especially on older trees. Some gardeners choose to prune heavily to promote more flower growth, and a smaller tree.

We suggest that pruning is not the best way to develop a nice looking specimen and if you are looking for a smaller tree, try the dwarf and smaller growing cultivars. Prune only dead and diseased growth.

Dwarf Crepe Myrtles

Smaller growing cultivars such as 'Zuni' which will only reach 3m or the dwarf or miniature 'pixie white' and 'Orlando Purple' which will reach less than 1m

Problems, Root Systems and Powdery Mildew

Crepe Myrtles are prone to powdery mildew, although some new varieties are more resistant. Given good air circulation and a sunny position powdery mildew should not be an issue. If you can't provide these conditions go for a resistant cultivar. Crepe myrtles have a shallow fibrous root system and tend to sucker if the roots are damaged by digging or mowing, so avoid root disturbance if possible.

THE PLANT PALACE
40 Crinan Street, Hurlstone Park Sydney NSW 2193 - phone: 0458 425 125
Specialising in Crepe Myrtle trees. Current size: 1-2.5m.Prices range from $45 up to $110. Pick up only.

NATIONWIDE TREES P/L
3590 Yarra Junction - Noojee Rd Piedmont Vic 3833 - phone: 03 56289554 - fax: 03 56289677
Nationwide Trees supplies a broad range of deciduous tree seedlings, rootstocks and some conifers to the nursery industry, landscapers, local authorities, farm foresters, planting contractors and consultants.

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