I just got back from a business trip to the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas. One of the first things I noticed was the beautiful red-flowering trees that seemed to be used very extensively for landscaping. It lined many of the roads and driveways. I haven't had any luck coming up with it's name using internet searches... what is this beautiful tree?
2007-07-13 16:32:44 · 5 answers · asked by Matt Richmond 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It's a bit shadowy, but there is a picture of one of these trees (taken at the Circle R Ranch in Flower Mound) posted here:
http://the-richmonds.net/v/texas07/Dscn1686.jpg.html
2007-07-13 17:42:31 · update #1
The trees are more than likely, "Arapaho" Crape Myrtles. This variety is one of only two "true" red crape myrtles. They grow well throughout Texas and the south.. Here is a link for you to compare the pics..
http://www.fast-growing-trees.com/Arapaho.htm
**Billy Ray**
2007-07-13 19:29:52 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Billy Ray♥ Valentine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is Crepe Myrtle. Roots in water. Only blooms on new growth in spring/early summer. Many colors besides red.
2007-07-13 23:28:13 · answer #2 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've not seen trees with red flowers in north Texas. But many landscapers use trees with reddish leaves that have also have flowers on them.
Two of them are called "photinia", and, appropriately enough, "redbud". Redbuds also can have dark pink flowers, if that's what you're thinking.
2007-07-13 16:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by Boots McGraw 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes that is definitly a ''crepe-myrtyle''....beautiful trees i have a pink one and it is stunning....
2007-07-14 01:49:48 · answer #4 · answered by HEAR TO HELP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crape myrtle?
2007-07-13 16:40:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋