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Located near Tallahassee, The
University of Florida's Agricultural Research Center at Monticello, Florida(phone
850-474-2254) sponsors research and testing for all Cold Hardy Crape Myrtles
distributed throughout the U.S. and the World.
They have a nice selection of
Our Patented True Miniature Crape Myrtles along with just about every Tall, Medium, and Dwarf
Crape Myrtle variety ever released.
The grounds are meticulously
maintained in a park-like setting. The photos you see below were taken on a
pleasant summer afternoon while strolling the grounds.
A striking example of
the Crape Myrtle's Exfoliating Bark. Note correct pruning technique
A hauntingly beautiful, Spanish
Moss draped Live Oak tree frames blooming Dwarf(6-12') Crape Myrtles at the
North Florida Research Station, Monticello, Florida
"The Sun Comes Out"(click photo
for full size)
Our New Patented True Miniature
Red Variety 'Sacramento'(ideal for groundcovers, or borders)being tested at the
Research Center.
Everyone's favorite Dwarf
Variety 'Near East'
This photo will give you an
idea of what the Medium Height Trees(12'to25') look like, superb pruning too
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