Crimson Crepe Myrtle Tree In Full Bloom

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

July 18, 2021 7:01pm CST

Always look forward to seeing my crimson crepe myrtle tree in full bloom. There are also four in the yard that are growing each year. This tree grows over the roof and has to be trimmed back each fall. Bees, birds and hummingbirds visit the blooms often. Very satisfied with these trees. Low maintenance and they come back bigger each year. They come in other colors. But I prefer this deep crimson red color. Snapped this photo while the sun was out today.

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@rebelann (117240)

• El Paso, Texas

19 Jul 21

Mom had some purple crepe myrtle but it didn't grow into a tree, I think the desert heat didn't help it much. I wish I could grow that here, I'd love to see hummingbirds return.

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@rebelann (117240)

• El Paso, Texas

19 Jul 21

We do have them but I don't have the flowers that attract them. I am hoping I will get some red holly hocks next year and I have trumpet vine but it hasn't bloomed yet.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

Many have the purple ones here too. I wish you could have hummingbirds too.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

@rebelann Holly hocks are gorgeous.

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@sharonelton (30756)

• Lichfield, England

19 Jul 21

Wow! That is a beautiful tree.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

Thanks!

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@sharonelton (30756)

• Lichfield, England

20 Jul 21

@CarolDM My pleasure. It really is lovely.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jul 21

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@kaylachan (84815)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

19 Jul 21

My husband loves seeing the trees come back each year.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

So much easier to have perennials.

@LadyDuck (502528)

• Italy

19 Jul 21

This small tree is beautiful. I wounder if it would grow here.

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@LadyDuck (502528)

• Italy

20 Jul 21

@CarolDM I have checked, it grows along the Mediterranean coast area here, but not in Switzerland.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

Thank you! Not sure, your climate may be too cold. But I suppose it is possible. They grow in the northern states here as well as mostly southern.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jul 21

@LadyDuck Maybe you can find a similar one.

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@RasmaSandra (98033)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

19 Jul 21

It is very beautiful, I love that deep red color,

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

Thanks I love the crimson too.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

19 Jul 21

as always so beautiful! I saw my first swallowtail butterfly of the year yesterday, but my phone was in my pocket, and the butterfly was gone by the time it was in my hand. still i saw one!!!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

Thank you! Oh wow, they are stunning. Glad you witnessed the beauty.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

@DocAndersen That has happened to me before. Sometimes they are for your eyes only.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

19 Jul 21

@CarolDM they really are, was standing there mouth open and then realize, oh yeah, you need a picture!

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@Juliaacv (56282)

• Canada

19 Jul 21

I love the blooms on the tree, very vibrant and colourful.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

Thank you! A favorite of mine.

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@wolfgirl569 (135791)

• Marion, Ohio

19 Jul 21

Very pretty.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

Thanks so much.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

19 Jul 21

It's beautiful.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

19 Jul 21

@CarolDM You're welcome.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

Thank you!

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@JudyEv (382164)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Jul 21

Some towns here have these as street trees. They are very beautiful when they're covered in flowers.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

That is nice. I love seeing rows of these in bloom.

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@Dena91 (17039)

• United States

19 Jul 21

I love crepe myrtles too. We have 2 crimson and a dark and light purple one. All have blooms beginning to open up.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

Glad you are enjoying yours as well.

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@NJChicaa (127153)

• United States

19 Jul 21

do the bees like it?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

Bees love the blooms.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

19 Jul 21

@CarolDM Very pretty I can see why you enjoy the tree or trees

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

20 Jul 21

@CarolDM You are welcome.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

Thank you!

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@LindaOHio (222417)

• United States

19 Jul 21

Very pretty! I like the fact that you get a lot of "action" by this tree. I miss seeing the hummingbirds.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 21

Thank you! They all love the blooms. Hope you can get hummingbirds again one day.

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