Red Weigela Shrub Native Wild Plants For Ohio the crepe myrtle is a All Fern Plants the crepe myrtle is a show stopper of a tree throughout all four seasons The best soil for the trees to grow in ranges from sandy to clay‚ but it is not picky about the soil type‚ and will tolerate a wide variety of soil types‚ preferring slightly acidic to neutral․ They are particularly tolerant of dry conditions‚ and can be grown on poor soils‚ making them useful trees in regions where other trees might have difficulty growing due to climatic conditions․ Ginkgo trees also require good air movement‚ so should be planted away from closely spaced buildings or other trees․ Once established‚ ginkgo trees are very low maintenance and thrive on neglect‚ even for the most novice gardener․ which allows the leaves to overlap one another for a splendid layered effect These flowers look smashing