Pink Crepe Myrtle 3-4'

Pink Crepe Myrtle bushes abound across the country and grow everywhere, from highway medians to state parks to front lawns and courthouse lawns. Their delicate-looking crepe paper blooms, colorful fall foliage, exciting trunks, and hardy nature make them a highly prized shrub for growing in drought-prone regions or landscapes with poor soil. Pink Crepe Myrtle's Growth They thrive in direct sunlight and are hardy in U.S. growing zones 2-6, with cold hardy varieties thriving up to zone 9. The bush is not picky about soil conditions but will only grow well in heavy clay if the soil is amended with organic matter. Since the mature size of crepe myrtles varies greatly, it's essential to read the plant label and buy the appropriate size bush for the space in which it is grown. A Standard-size bush will reach up to 30 feet in height and 10-12 feet in width if left unpruned. Pink Crepe Myrtle's Characteristics They are typically planted as anchor shrubs in a flower garden, or a row is used to