Friday, July 17, 2015

She has really grown.

I planted this Crepe Myrtle "Sarah's Favorite" three years ago. They have much bigger blooms then other Crepe Myrtle trees. It is just getting started blooming now. 
 
 I wanted some shade in front of the house. Something that would get as tall or taller then my roof. Now that the roots have pushed through the burlap bag it was planted in,  it has really taken off.

It is fun to keep photo records of these sort of things.


First year... 2013


This summer 2015



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24 comments:

  1. miraclechickenJuly 17, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    Oh it's gorgeous! Sweet little tree, she is doing very well---

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    1. CatherineJuly 17, 2015 at 7:37 PM

      Thank you Linda. I wish you were here. So many things are blooming.

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  2. minwksJuly 17, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Hi Catherine,
    Great photos to show the Crepe M growth and your house. I am glad to see they are regaining popularity and so nice in white.
    We cannot grow them around Vancouver but we had a pink/mauve one in the semi tropics of Queensland Australia.
    Thanks for posting your garden.
    Regards Janone

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    1. CatherineJuly 17, 2015 at 7:38 PM

      Thank you! ;-)

      There are so many lovely trees and flowers in Australia. I had no idea CM trees grew there. I also love the pink/mauve color. They are very common here. They bloom several times during the growing season too.

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  3. Susan@minicrochetmadJuly 18, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    Beautiful crepe myrtle! I haven't seen this one Downunder, would love to grow it, it's a lovely shape besides the gorgeous blossom. I have one of the dark pink ones.
    How are you keeping?
    Good

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    1. CatherineJuly 18, 2015 at 10:02 AM

      Thank you Susan. I love the dark pink ones.

      I am fine. I had a CT test on Thursday and I am waiting for the results.

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  4. Linda CarswellJuly 18, 2015 at 4:27 AM

    It looks wonderful Catherine......nothing nicer than a lovely shady tree on a hot summers day.....enjoy x

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    1. CatherineJuly 18, 2015 at 10:04 AM

      Thank you Linda. The days are we have heat warnings. Like you need to be warned when the heat index is 113 degrees.

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  5. PepperJuly 18, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    What a beautiful tree. I can't get over how big the blooms are. So pretty =0)

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  6. DaydreamerJuly 18, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    What a pretty tree! We can't grow them this far north. It looks so lush and romantic with those drooping white blooms!

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    1. CatherineJuly 18, 2015 at 10:05 AM

      Thank you. I can't get over how huge the blooms are.

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  7. MargaretJuly 18, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    It looks lovely Catherine, they are one of my favourites, we usually see them in pink here but white is beautiful.

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  8. CatherineJuly 18, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    Thank you Margaret.

    I thought since I had a brick house white should be my choice. Pink might not show up very well against it.

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  9. GiacJuly 20, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Hello Catherine,
    It is a lovely tree and looks perfect in front of your beautiful house.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  10. elizabeth sJuly 22, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    It is lovely to see a tree like your CM in full flower at this time of year. So many of the trees ( as well as many flowering plants ) here in Vancouver, have slowed their blooming and are dropping leaves because of the intense heat wave we have been experiencing this summer. Both your tree and your lawn present a very refreshing oasis! :D

    elizabeth

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  11. CatherineJuly 22, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Thank you Elizabeth.

    I am sorry to hear your trees and plants are suffering. I m sure it is a very unusual summer in Vancouver.

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  12. nielaJuly 30, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    Your tree is full of flowers. How beautiful!I've liked your blog very much so I decided to follow you. And it will be very nice if you visit my blog and follow too.
    Hugs♥

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  13. MarisaAugust 16, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    wow, it has really grown...you have a very green thumb :)

    Hugs
    Marisa

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  14. Fabulously SmallSeptember 20, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    what a gorgeous tree Catherine, I love it! It looks as it's always been there, so very good choice!

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  15. CatherineSeptember 20, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Thank you. I do adore Crepe Myrtles.

    Sadly a killer disease has affected every tree in town. I hope I can save mine. I have had it treated twice.

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  16. Monica RobertsSeptember 27, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    I grew up with my California transplanted, southern born mother lamenting the lovely 'crepe myrtles' growing in the yard of her old Georgia home. Eventually I discovered they thrive in the area I live in now, so planted two in her honour ... and after losing so many trees to the drought it's wonderful to see they've grown to share the lovliest, palest lavender blooms! However, they remain smaller and less profuse than does your great white beauty. How are you my friend ... miss our little conversations. May be on my way back to Ireland and Scotland this spring! Happy, happy!

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  17. CatherineSeptember 27, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Hi Monica. It is so great to see you here. I always keep an eye out for you in Pinterest. I enjoy our chats too.

    I am so envious of you going to Ireland and Scotland. I would dearly LOVE to go. I am Irish, it is written across my face they tell me. haha

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