This shrub grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.

How fast do crepe myrtles grow in a year?

The common crape myrtle can reach a height of 15–25' and a spread of 6–15' at maturity. With ideal planting conditions this shrub grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.

What is so bad about crepe myrtles?

Crepe myrtle has proved especially susceptible to a disease called powdery mildew. This fungus often attacks crepe myrtle in dry, hot summers. High humidity, low rainfall and poor air circulation increase a tree's vulnerability to this disease, according to the U.S. National Arboretum.