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I was wondering what type of shrub/tree this is? I would like to trim it, so that it looks better. I’m just curious if anyone can identify it.

cwisherd Apprentice says:

Definitely looks like a crepe myrtle.

June 30th, 2015 at 11:56am
laura735 Unregistered says:

Looks like a type of crape myrtle aka crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia). Link below will give more details how to preserve the beauty of its natural form with pruning methods. http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/landscape/trees/hgic1009.html

June 29th, 2015 at 12:23am

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