(Laelia, Orchid)

Long-lasting and starry in shape, the autumnal blooms of Laelia anceps are borne atop tall slender stems that arch. Hailing from the cooler, mid-elevations of primarily eastern Mexico, this vigorous clumping tender evergreen orchid needs cool winter temperatures during its dormancy. It is an epiphyte (living upon another plant). Because of its need for winter chill, it is a popular companion for Cymbidium orchids, which have a similiar need.

The plump, oval pseudobulbs of this...

(Orchid, Pale Laelia)

Long-lasting and usually pale pink, the autumnal blooms of Laelia rubescens, pale laelia, are borne atop upright slender stems. Hailing from the cooler, winter deciduous forests of Mexico to western Panama, this clumping tender evergreen orchid needs cool winter temperatures during its dormancy. It is an epiphyte (living on another plant). Because of its need for winter chill, it is a popular companion for Cymbidium orchids, which have a similiar need.

The egg-like, wrinkly,...

(Acoma Crapemyrtle, Hybrid Crapemyrtle)

The ‘Acoma’ crapemyrtle is a mildew-resistant hybrid deciduous shrub with showy white flowers and reddish purple autumn color. It is a rounded large shrub or small tree, with gently arching branches, and is best used as a specimen. To form a classic tree shape, the lowest branches must be removed. The bark is exfoliating, exposing the smooth underbark that is creamy tan and beige.

Like other crapemyrtles ‘Acoma’ should be planted in a well drained soil with an acidic to neutral range of pH. Full...

(Hybrid Crapemyrtle)

The ‘Arapaho’ crapemyrtle is a mildew-resistant, deciduous hybrid shrub or tree with nearly-true-red flowers and a strong burgundy and maroon fall color. Often multi-trunked, it is an upright, vase-shaped deciduous tree best used as a specimen. Its bark is exfoliating, revealing a smooth tan layer. Its leaves are a lustrous dark green tinged with maroon.

Plant 'Arapaho' in a well drained, acidic soil. Full sun is mandatory for best flowering and overall plant fullness and form. This shrub is...

(Biloxi Crapemyrtle, Compact Crapemyrtle)

The mildew- resistant deciduous shrub or tree ‘Biloxi’ is a hybrid crapemyrtle that blooms with large heads of powdery-pink flowers in summer and green leaves that turn orange-red and yellow in fall. It is an upright vase-shaped tree with slightly arching upper branches from each of the multiple trunks. Its smoot hbark is decorative, mottled dark brown, cinnamon and tan.

Like other crapemyrtles, ‘Biloxi’ should be planted in a well-drained acidic to neutral soil. Full sun is mandatory for best...

(Dwarf Crapemyrtle)

This semi-dwarf hybrid crapemyrtle shrub is mildew resistant and boasts pure pink flowers on a graceful, arching plant. Its lovely exfoliating bark is cinnamon brown. In autumn, 'Caddo' turns a vivid orange-red.

Crapemyrtles should be planted in a well drained soil with pH range of 5.5 to 7.5. Full sun is mandatory for best flowering and overall plant fullness and form. Crapemyrtles are quite drought tolerant once established. Pruning should only be done on the small spent branch tips after the...

(Hybrid Crapemyrtle)

The Cheyenne crapemyrtle is a mildew resistant hybrid with brazen magenta to red flowers. Strong burgundy and maroon colored leaves herald the arrival of fall. It is a rounded shrub with dense branching and dark green leaves tinged with hints of maroon. Its bark is exfoliating, revealing a smooth, reddened tan-colored layer.

Plant 'Cheyenne' in a well drained acidic soil. Full sun is mandatory for best flowering and overall plant fullness and form. Crapemyrtles are quite drought tolerant once...

(Chickasaw Crapemyrtle, Dwarf Crapemyrtle)

Chickasaw crapemyrtle is a hybrid deciduous shrub of compact form with with pale lavender-pink blossoms from midsummer to frost. This cultivar has other attractions. The flowerbuds are red before opening and the dark green leaves turn a vivid orange-red in fall.

Like other crapemyrtles, ‘Chickasaw’ should be planted in a well- drained acidic to neutral soil. Full sun is mandatory for best flowering and overall plant fullness and form. This shrub is quite drought tolerant once established. Arguably...

(Chocktaw Crapemyrtle, Hybrid Crapemyrtle)

A small, deciduous tree, ‘Choctaw’ crapemyrtle is mildew-resistant and displays cheery, bright-pink flowers across its upright and rounded canopy in summer. Its exquisite bark conjures up visions of lizard's skin with blotches of tan, cinnamon, olive-green and cream. The leaves in autumn turn shades of yellow, red and bronze.

As for other crapemyrtles, plant ‘Choctaw’ in a well drained acidic to neutral soil. Full sun is mandatory for best flowering and overall plant fullness and form. This shrub...

(Comanche Crapemyrtle, Hybrid Crapemyrtle)

The Comanche crapemyrtle is a mildew-resistant deciduous shrub with pink to red-pink flowers in summer and orange-red to purple-red fall color. It is a tall, upright shrub that can be used as an accent plant or as an informal hedge or screen. 'Comanche' is exceptionally beautiful if trained into a small tree by removed the lowest branches.

Crapemyrtles should be planted in a well draining acidic to neutral soil. Full sun is mandatory for best flowering and overall plant fullness and form. This...