Crape Myrtle Beautifully Flowering Trees

Crape Myrtle Trees (Crepe) are the premier summer flowering tree of the Southern US because it can with stand heat, humidity, drought and cold winters.

These gloriously flowering plants can be seen in miniature, shrub sized, to towering trees like the one above. The are available in various colors centered around white, magenta and violet. To select a size and color see the chart at: Aggie Horticulture They list over 50 variations of this magnificent tree.

• Very Dwarf ;1 - 3 feet Mature Height
• Dwarf; 3 - 6 feet Mature Height
• Semi-Dwarf; 5 - 12 feet Mature Height
• Small Tree; 10 - 20 feet Mature Height
• Tree; 20 + feet Mature Height

Growing Crape Myrtle trees are easy with the proper guidance. 

The Crape Myrtle Company, based in Florida, offers this advice:

1. Select the site where you wish to plant your new Crape Myrtle: Crapes can be grown all over the USA, in any soil type. Bright light, full sun, or partial sun. No heavy shade. More sun = More blooms
2. Dig a Hole Large Enough for your Specific Variety of Crape Myrtle and Replace the soil with... read more
3. Plant Your New Crape Myrtle... read more
4. Add Mulch... read more

Crape Myrtle Trees for Allergy Suffers

This beautiful tree is listed on WebMD.com as one of the best trees, shrubs to plant in your yard if you have allergies. Because of the large size of the pollen from this tree, you will not expereince allergic reactions from the existence of this tree in your landscaping.

Magnolia Trees - avoid allergies!

As it turns out, for people who suffer from allergies. The Magnolia Tree is on the list of the Best Types of Trees for allergies.

When I was a teen, I watched the movie Steel Magnolias. I had never heard the word "Magnolia" before. I assumed from the name of the movie, that a Magnolia was a flower and that it was a tough flower. Well, that's exactly right!

How can this flowering giant be good for allergies?

 Remember, the pollen that ignites our allergies and allergy symptoms are airborne allergens. They are pollen particles that are small enough for the wind to carry them. Many trees that produce heavy, durable flowers, have heavy pollen particles that are only likely to travel on insects, birds feathers and animal hair. This large, heavy pollen is unlikely to travel by wind.

Forestry.about.com says this:

One rule of thumb - flowers with large blooms usually produce heavy (large particle) pollen. These trees attract insects that transport pollen and do not depend on wind transportation. These trees are generally lower in their allergy potential. Also, "perfect" flowers on trees are desired. A perfect flower is one that has both male and female parts in a single flower - not just male and female parts on the same tree. Perfectly flowered trees include crab apple, cherry, dogwood, magnolia, and red bud.

 Texas Trees by Allergena, will help you with allergies produced by airborne pollen. 

My Allergies put me in Anaphylaxis

Have you been on the weather roller coaster? I bet your allergy symptoms are screaming too!

Allergen Map - 3/6/2015

Last weekend, in the Southwestern USA, we were body slammed by a snow storm that delivered 9 inches in 24 hours. In the 24 hours that followed, the sun shined so warmly, the 9 inches was reduced to puddles. All of it! That sunny, clear, warm day my allergies went through the roof. This was the first time I had ever experienced allergies, anywhere. I suddenly understood what regular allergy sufferers complain about. By the end of the day my tongue began to swell. Straight to the drug store for the almighty Benedryl. The anaphylaxis I began to experience was quickly wiped out, along with every other bit of consciousness. I was totally knocked out for 13 hours and woke up with a hang over.

It is the changing weather, from snow boots to bathing suits in a 24 hour period sends confusing messages to the plant life.
The EPA says this:

Expected Changes in Pollen Seasons, Growth, and AllergenicityIncreases in temperature, carbon dioxide (CO2), and precipitation tend to favor the proliferation of weedy plant species that are known producers of allergenic pollen.  Higher levels of CO2 in the atmosphere act as a fertilizer for plant growth.  Warmer temperatures and increased precipitation cause some plants to grow faster, bloom earlier, and produce more pollen. Temperature changes are expected to alter allergy seasons to begin earlier and last longer and the distribution of allergenic plant varieties to change over time.
Recent scientific studies also suggest that climate-related temperature changes are expected to increase the potency of airborne allergens.  Such changes increase the concentration of pollen in the air, the length of the allergy season and the strength of airborne allergens, and associated increases in allergy symptoms.
Climate change will allow certain allergen-producing plant species to move into new areas, and wind blown dust, carrying pollens and molds from outside of the United States, could expose people to allergens they had not previously contacted.  Exposure to more potent concentrations of pollen and mold may make current non-sufferers more likely to develop allergic symptoms.

Fortunately, reactionary medication is not your only option. Have you thought about immunotherapy. For seasonal allergies, the allergens are regional and a series of allergy shots may not be needed. Allergena offers Immunotherapy developed specifically by region. The Allergen sublingual drops and NOW Tablets. Visit our website to pick your Zone.