What are the varieties of crape myrtle?

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There are four varieties of crape myrtle, including red crape myrtle, silver crape myrtle, and green crape myrtle.

Crape Myrtle

The flowers of crape myrtle are purple-red, oval in shape, and borne in terminal panicles. The flowering period is from June to September.

Crape myrtle prefers warm and humid climate and fertile sandy soil, and has the ability to resist pollution and absorb harmful substances.

Chiwei

The flower of Chiwei is as its name suggests, the flower color is fiery red, it likes sunshine, warm climate, fertile and well-drained soil

Its flowers grow slowly but are gorgeous and highly ornamental.

Red Myrtle blooms in summer and has a long flowering period, so it is called Red Myrtle. It is mostly used for garden viewing and bonsai making.

Silver Wei

Silver myrtle has white flowers that bloom on new branches in a panicle with wavy edges.

Silver myrtle prefers a semi-shaded environment and needs fertile and moist soil.

The trunk of the silver vine is mostly twisted and the bark is very smooth. The overall shape is quaint and unique, and it can be used for garden viewing and bonsai making.

Cuiwei

The flower of the Cnidium monnieri is lavender in color, with lush branches and dark green leaves. It prefers a sunny and warm climate to grow, is drought-resistant, and is afraid of waterlogging.

The trunk of the Cuiwei tree is light brown, the bark is relatively thin, and the branches are smooth. It is mostly used for garden viewing.

In fact, there are many varieties of crape myrtle with different colors, but their functions and values ​​are basically the same. Its flower language represents obsessive love, beautiful women, etc.