Buy Red Crepe Myrtle in Helotes at Wilson Landscape Nursery

Lagerstroemia indica

Red Crepe Myrtle

At Wilson Tree and Landscape Nursery we offer a wide selection of home grown Red Crepe Myrtle Trees in a wide variety of sizes to buy. We always carry the extremely fast growing "Red Rocket" Crape myrtles for sale year round. We also carry "Dynamite" red Crape Myrtles, "Colorama" red crape myrtles, "Arapaho" red Crape Myrtles and several other varieties of red Crape myrtles depending on the years harvest.  Come to 14650 Bandera Road, or call (210) 695-2703 to talk with us for more info on buying crape myrtles on the North West side of San Antonio in Helotes, TX! And be sure to ask about our Crape Myrtle Planting Services for the Greater Helotes, TX and North West San Antonio markets!

Native Range: South and East Asia; Northern Australia

Sun/Shade: Prefers full sun

Flowers: Red varieties of Crape (or Crepe) Myrtles have some of the most striking colors of any other variety. Red Crape Myrtles can range from a deep blood red like the "Red Rocket" variety and "Dynamite" variety, to more burgundy red like "Arapaho", or even more pinkish red like "Colorama" and "Tuscarora". Red Crape Myrtles typically hold their flowers for just as long as other colors and can make just as large bloom clusters as other colors.  Crepe Myrtles normally bloom in early summer on new growth, but in springs with severe drought, they may not bloom until fall brings cooler weather, rain and adequate growth. They normally provide about a month of awesome color.

Landscape Use: Small ornamental trees commonly used as individual specimens or in a row. Crepe Myrtles seem to look their best when they are not crowded together but allowed to spread without growing into each other. Can be one of the fastest ways to get privacy for the warmer months, but are deciduous, not evergreen. 
Container Use: Not recommended for pots since they put on roots so fast that they quickly dry out, get stressed and do not bloom well. This problem also makes finding a good looking nursery specimen more difficult, but once planted in the ground, their appearance will improve drastically.

Size: 12 to 18 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide.

Type: Deciduous small ornamental tree or large bush.

Drought Tolerance: Very drought tolerant but looks best with occasional watering.

Soil: Not particular about soil as long as it drains well and does not remain constantly wet. Does well in rocky soil or even better with soil enhancement.

Water: Smart Watering Principle=Water well when first planted then allow to dry slightly, without wilting, then water deeply again, etc. Do not keep constantly wet.

Fertilizer: Looks even better with regular fertilization.

Maintenance Tips: Cut  last years blooms and stems back to about a pencil’s width or take about 18” inches off.  However, if you have trimmed your Crepe Myrtle into a tree form, and you find that your leaf canopy and color is getting so high that you cannot see it out your favorite window; you may want to take more off. Severely topping off Crepe Myrtles does not hurt the tree, but will hinder attractive limb development. Crepe Myrtles do shed some of their flower pedals, which some people find annoying, especially around pools. 

Downside: While red Crape Myrtles are easily one of the most beautiful varieties, they come with a few downsides. To get these beautiful deep colors, the red varieties have been bred many times. This has caused them to lose height and vigorous growth like the lighter color varieties such as "Natchez" White and "Bashum" party pink. Red Crape myrtles typically grow about half the speed of lighter colors and can only grow to about 3/4th their max height. Red Crape Myrtles do not provide great shade like some of the lighter colors can.

So if you are looking to buy a Crepe Myrtle Tree in Helotes come to Wilson Landscape Nursery!

If you are interested in buying or browsing red Crepe Myrtle Tree varieties in Helotes or San Antonio TX, Wilson Tree Nursery has an impressive stock of all sizes, shapes and varieties of trees. We grow and carry "Red Rocket" Crape Myrtles year round. We have found that "Red Rocket" Crape myrtles grow exceptionally fast and produce some of the best bloom clusters on the reds.We have beautiful red Crepe Myrtle Trees to choose from, and we offer lower prices and better products than Lowes and Home Depot. We specialize in tree growing, and we only grown native and well adapted Texas trees, so you can be sure they will flourish. Best of all, we are plant experts and would love to answer any and all questions and concerns you may have about your specific tree needs. Our knowledge is something that is hard to find at chain garden stores. We offer planting services for all of our medium and large size trees. This includes delivery, soil amendment and mulching for one low price! Come on in or give us a call today! 
(210) 695-2703