is crepe myrtle a deciduous tree?
These trees also get better with age, as the trunk develops a wonderful gnarled appearance, and the bark exfoliates in summer to give a gorgeous mottled look with patches of pink, grey and brown. Crepe Myrtles range from small deciduous shrubs, to trees up to about four metres, depending on the variety. Some of the older varieties are prone to powdery mildew and this can deform the blossoms, so keep an eye out for newer, more resistant varieties.