Item Tag: Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica Queens Flower Banaba Crape Myrtle A more beautiful small tree is hard to finds than this one! This multi-branched tree is perfect for deck gardens, bonsai, or grow in the landscape as a standard. We have several growing in pots on the deck. Flowers of light pink to light purple bloom profusely from mid summer to fall. Small seed heads follow giving the tree an attractive look through winter. Brilliant green rounded leaves accent the gray-brown trunk that is smooth and mottled and gives the tree a most unique look. Prune to shape as desired or keep small. Fun Facts: 1. The fruit is oval, about a half inch long and splits in six pieces when mature; the seeds are small and have winged flaps2. The Queen’s flower will stand out in every garden and is a beautiful landscape tree 3. Native to Asia, the crape myrtle is very common in the southern US, having been introduced over 150 years ago 4. It gets its common name from its crepe-like, crinkled petals, and the resemblance of its leaves to the true myrtle 5. Queens Crape Myrtle is a prized bonsai plant in the Orient ============================================== We thank you for your support of rare and naturally grown seeds! Because Seed is a perishable product all sales have to be final. No Returns or Refunds can be accepted- We appreciate your understanding Pictures / Video are representative only. All seeds are true to listing description and botanical name ===== Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination failure due to improper planting or climate conditions or for any other reason. We will always send you viable seeds and are always here to help you along the way.