If you remember the tree at the corner of my driveway at the turn to the garage, I've got Arapaho, a watermelon colored medium crape myrtle that is less than 20 feet tall. On one of the terraces in the front I've got a strong pink in bloom now that could be Tonto which is about 15 feet tall. Both are at least 8 years old. Both are National Arboretum releases. I haven't ever shaped either one.

Here's a link with good fact sheets and photos on the National Arboretum releases

Here is a link that might be useful: National Arboretum releases

Hi Larry,

I've got two Pecos growing in front of my house which are not *supposed* to get more than 4-5 feet tall. I'm going for the upright aspect as well, which is why I got them. Bought them as 2 gallon babies at Behnke's last fall and they're at least 3.5 x 3.5 now. They get partial shade which may account for the fact that they're a tad more wide than I thought they'd be. It's not an issue now, but may become one as they mature -- so that's something to keep in mind. I've not pruned them, save for clipping back a stray branch that was taking over the front stairs. Give it a try, you can always move them if they don't suit.

Aly

Larry,
I've got Baton Rouge, Petite Red Imp, Victor, Okmulgee, Purple Velvet, Velma's Royal Delight, Chisam Fire, and a couple more that escape me.

All of these range from 3-6' in height, and so far, 2-4' in diameter. The Petite Red Imp (gorgeous color), Velma's Royal Delight (almost grape-purple) and Baton Rouge (great red!) are holding true to this size. The Petite Red Imp is a nice vase shape, as is the Velma's. The Baton Rouge is more rounded.

Tonto is red with a pink-ish tinge, but definately not pink.

I'm probably going to dig up a Dallas Red if its blossoms don't darken. Far too pink, but a lovely, will-be-tall upright shape. It might work for you, but right now it's only about 1.5' tall.

I dearly love these and have them all over the place.

Christine

I have something that was described as a "dwarf" crepe myrtle so maybe this is the same. It only grows to about five or maybe six feet tall. Mine has a deep red color to it. I'm not sure of the name for it. It is more vase shaped.

I like the crepe myrtles that have a lot of trunks growing right up from the ground, they're all part of the same tree. Are these cut this way or is it a particular type of crepe myrtle?

Would you mind seeking out a picture of what you mean? There are vase, oviate, shrub, round, and weeping crape myrtles. They all particular types. :)

Christine

I ended up getting a decent sized Pink Velour from Betty's Azalea Ranch for 30 bucks (on sale). The color is ideal (hot pink) and they seem about the right size.

Larry