crape myrtle

noun

: an Asian shrub (Lagerstroemia indica) of the loosestrife family widely grown in warm regions for its flowers

Examples of crape myrtle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Spencer says crape myrtles are in his top five of favorite trees. —

Joe Heim, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2023 The crape myrtle bark scale has crept into the D.C. region in recent years. —

Joe Heim, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2023 Razzle Dazzle dwarf crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia) was developed by the renowned plantsman Michael Dirr. —

Marty Ross, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2022 Marcia: Even in the darkest days of winter, nature has something going on — winter berries, the puzzle-like bark of a crape myrtle, the crimson branches of a red twig dogwood, dried ornamental grass seed heads dancing in the wind — that keep us all connected to the earth. —

oregonlive, 19 Nov. 2020 My crape myrtle trunks have black moldy growth. —

Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Apr. 2021 The walls keep to mostly a neutral palette, with the exception of a vibrant pink wallpaper in the library, a color inspired by crape myrtle tree blossoms, Bridges says. —

Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2023 Our crape myrtle shrub is sprouting vigorous shoots from the base. —

Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 There are a couple reasons there might be restrictions on your crape myrtle order. —

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