Have you ever seen a Crape Myrtle? This is a gorgeous tree / shrub often used in landscaping due to it’s beautiful flowers, nice shape and smaller size.
There a many varieties for the perfect selection.
Flowers run from white to pink to red and plum. The foliage is lovely in the fall and the bark sheds, displaying a mottled look for winter interest. Fall foliage can be yellow, orange or red depending on the variety. Summer foliage can be green to plum and black.
The shrub version can be as short as 2’ at maturity while some tree versions can grow up to 30’.
They love the sun so be sure to plant it where it will get at least six hours per day or it will have sparse blooms. It takes well to pruning. Shape it in the winter after it’s gone dormant.
They are deer-resistant and non-invasive. Do your research and pick the one that suits you and your yard and you’ll have a beautiful plant for years to come.