What is the name of these pretty trees blooming? (Charlotte: snake, place)

[carleah]

Hi,
This is my first year in Charlotte, and I see these pretty trees everywhere with either pink or white conelike blooms. Can someone please tell me the name of these pretty trees?

[smartygurl]

Is there some way you can post a photo or find a link to a photo on the internet so that we can see it to help you?

[CA2]

Crepe Myrtles?

[Charlotteborn]

Are you talking about crape myrtle trees?

[brokensky]

I am voting for crape myrtles, too!

Here is a video showing the trees . . .


YouTube - Crape Myrtle Tree - HD

[bs13690]

This?

http://www.tomstreeplace.com/Crape_Myrtle_tree.jpg (broken link)

[carleah]

I was able to take a picture. I think you are right, that it is crepe myrtle, though I thought they only came in that dark pink color. These are white.

[carleah]

Thanks everyone for clearing up my tree dilemma! I also learned it is spelled Crape and not Crepe!

[brokensky]

Originally Posted by carleah

Thanks everyone for clearing up my tree dilemma! I also learned it is spelled Crape and not Crepe!

Oh, this crowd enjoys a challenge - We love playing "name that plant!!!"

[BagongBuhay]

Originally Posted by anifani821

Oh, this crowd enjoys a challenge - We love playing "name that plant!!!"

That or "Name That Bug (or Snake) (or Spider)"...you get the picture!