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Gardening

Major Nikon

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5. I have one that's as tall as my house

Reply to WorseBeforeBetter (Reply #4)

Thu Mar 19, 2015, 08:49 PM

Mar 2015

The Natchez is actually a hybrid between the common crapes you see everywhere and the Japanese crapes which tend to be more tree like, but don't flower as flagrantly. Each year I prune out the inside branches and it flowers quite well.

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Recommendation for shade tree/shrub between two driveways? [View all] WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 OP

No recommendation, but something to think about hollysmom Mar 2015 #1

Thanks. I was under an oak... WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #2

Natchez Crape Myrtle Major Nikon Mar 2015 #3

Ha, I planted one of those early last October... WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #4

I have one that's as tall as my house Major Nikon Mar 2015 #5

Thanks for the tips. WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #6

Plant a tree that is native to your area Botany Mar 2015 #7

Thanks, Botany... WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #8

You do not want a tree that will give you "quick shade" ..... Botany Mar 2015 #9

Thanks for the suggestions. The Sourwood is gorgeous! WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #10

red tip photinia roody Apr 2015 #11