Crepe Myrtle Autumn
by Heidi Smith
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Crepe Myrtle Autumn
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Heidi Smith
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Crepe Myrtle Autumn - Original photographic artwork by Heidi Smith
I wish I knew the name of the Crepe Myrtle from which this leaf fell. I planted the tree in my yard a few years ago, but it was mislabeled at the nursery. This is the first leaf "dressed in" autumn color to fall from the tree this season.
Lagerstroemia /ˌleɪɡərˈstriːmiə/, commonly known as crape myrtle or crepe myrtle, is a genus of around 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs native to the Indian Subcontinent, southeast Asia, northern Australia and parts of Oceania, cultivated in warmer climates around the world. It is a member of the Lythraceae, which is also known as the loosestrife family. The genus is named after the Swedish merchant Magnus von Lagerstr�m, who supplied Carolus Linnaeus with plants he collected. These flowering trees are beautifully colored and are often planted both privately and commercially. Popular varieties used in modern landscaping include the bright red Dynamite Crape Myrtle, the deep pink Pink Velour Crape and the purple Twilight Crape Myrtle, which also has a bark that changes colors.
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October 27th, 2013
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