Such a tree, at least for those living in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9, is the 'Twilight' crepe myrtle. The 'Twilight' crepe myrtle — sometimes written "crape myrtle" or "crapemyrtle" — is a ...

Some people trim crape myrtle trees to a single trunk, but you will need to do this when it’s a young plant and choose a variety with a more upright habit, like Natchez, Twilight Magic ...