I think Natchez, Miss ... elderly crape myrtle on the brink of death, Natchez is the place I would hope to end up. A place where no "caregiver" would cut me back for being too tall. A place where I ...

Queen crape myrtle is a similar but much larger and more tropical relative. The most common flower color is purple, but a nice pink form is sometimes seen. The tree can grow to 30 feet or more ...