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 ...

If you have chosen a standard variety, let it mature and become the beautiful tree it was meant to be! Crape myrtle trees bloom on the new growth, so any pruning that is needed should be done ...