[dropcap]T[/dropcap]hey bloom for months on end, and they come in any size you could imagine. Once established they can hold up with our native tree species during even the most prolonged droughts. Vibrant color and water conservation rolled together into one beautiful tree.

For a low-maintenance ornamental tree, you cannot beat the good old crape myrtle.

This wonderful flowering tree or shrub (depending on the variety) provides three seasons of color without a lot of fuss or maintenance.

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