{"id":519,"date":"2022-11-05T08:08:46","date_gmt":"2022-11-05T08:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/?p=519"},"modified":"2022-12-05T10:03:04","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T10:03:04","slug":"do-hummingbirds-like-crepe-myrtles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-like-crepe-myrtles\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Hummingbirds Like Crepe Myrtles?\u00a0Let&#8217;s Find Out!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Only flowering plants and trees are not enough to give your garden the look you desire. All of it will remain incomplete if you don&#8217;t have birds visiting your garden. Hummers are one of the popular birds that will visit your garden if you have bright nectar-rich flowers. So,\u00a0do hummingbirds like crepe myrtles?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hummingbirds are sensitive towards red and yellow and if the flowers are <a href=\"https:\/\/dengarden.com\/gardening\/All-Those-Tubular-Shaped-Flowers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tubular<\/a>, the hummers will never quit your garden. In addition to Salvia, Sunflowers, and Trumpet Honeysuckle, yes, hummingbirds are attracted to Crepe myrtle.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-27cc04bc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-27cc04bc\" src=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Do-hummingbirds-like-crepe-myrtles.webp\" alt=\"Do Hummingbirds Like Crepe Myrtles? 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-like-crepe-myrtles\/#Do_crepe_myrtles_keep_mosquitoes_away\" title=\"Do crepe myrtles keep mosquitoes away?\">Do crepe myrtles keep mosquitoes away?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-like-crepe-myrtles\/#Why_are_crape_myrtles_so_popular\" title=\"Why are crape myrtles so popular?\">Why are crape myrtles so popular?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-like-crepe-myrtles\/#Does_crepe_myrtle_attract_birds\" title=\"Does crepe myrtle attract birds?\">Does crepe myrtle attract birds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-like-crepe-myrtles\/#Do_crape_myrtles_attract_butterflies\" title=\"Do crape myrtles attract butterflies?\">Do crape myrtles attract butterflies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-23873a6d gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hummingbirds_like_crepe_myrtles\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Do hummingbirds like crepe myrtles?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes. Crepe myrtles are beautiful flowering trees and plants and hummingbirds adore them. In addition to hummingbirds, a variety of insects and other birds are also attracted to the crepe myrtle trees. Overall, the three provide nesting for a variety of birds.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flower produces a huge amount of nectar that primarily attracts hummingbirds. The colorful flowers of the plant attract hummingbirds easily. Though the crepe myrtle flowers don&#8217;t have a tubular shape that hummingbirds love, they are still attracted to it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, hummingbirds the trees also attract other varieties of birds, butterflies, and insects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c300f446 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_crape_myrtles_attract\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What do crape myrtles attract?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty and fragrance of crepe myrtle attract a lot of wildlife and powerful pollinators. The tree produces flowers from white to red and entices insects. The insects further attract a variety of birds that come to feed on such insects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-fd35476a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-fd35476a\" src=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/What-do-crape-myrtles-attract.webp\" alt=\"What do crape myrtles attract\" title=\"What-do-crape-myrtles-attract\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/What-do-crape-myrtles-attract.webp 1000w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/What-do-crape-myrtles-attract-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/What-do-crape-myrtles-attract-768x384.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the popular visitors for crepe myrtle include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b4278d92 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crape_Myrtle_Aphids\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Crape Myrtle Aphids<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the spring season gets the plant to blossom, crape myrtle aphids rush to the tree. These insects have sharp mouths and use those to penetrate the leaves and suck the sap. While a few of the aphids do not cause much harm, if their population is vast, they might kill the plant. Though they are pests, the honeydew left behind by the aphids attracts others pollinators.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8d348bb3 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glassy-winged_sharpshooters\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Glassy-winged sharpshooters<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you observe a white powdery substance on the crape myrtle it indicates the presence of a <a href=\"http:\/\/ipm.ucanr.edu\/PMG\/PESTNOTES\/pn7492.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\">glassy-winged sharpshooter<\/a> infestation. These insects often hop between the plant leaves and get inside stems and leaves using their mouths. Unlike aphids, they do not help the crepe myrtle in any way and simply cause destruction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6e89892e gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pollinators\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Pollinators<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Crepe myrtles require bright sunlight coupled with proper irrigation to ensure the growth and blossoming of plants. The flowers of this plant are perfect, i.e, they have both male and female reproductive organs. Thus crepe myrtle can have both self and cross-pollination. Cross-pollination, of course, leads higher seed count. And the beneficial visitors that enable this include bees and wasps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-68beddc7 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Others\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Others<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the insects mentioned above, the crepe myrtle is visited by other insects like ladybugs and assassin bugs. Ladybugs keep the aphids population in control and thus help the crepe myrtle plant. Assassin bugs keep the glassy-winged sharpshooter popular under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7aca3497 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_hummingbirds_favorite_color_flower\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What is the hummingbird&#8217;s favorite color flower?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hummingbirds prefer red-colored flowers. They feel that red flowers are a good source of food. Hummingbirds see differently than we do. They have different retinas and are sensitive to red and yellow flowers. However, that is not to say that hummingbirds are not attracted to other flowers that provide nectar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You May Also Find Useful: <a href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-like-mandevilla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do Hummingbirds Like Mandevilla?<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/can-hummingbirds-be-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can Hummingbirds Be Pets?<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-seeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do Hummingbirds Eat Seeds?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b917d079 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hummingbirds_prefer_flowers_or_feeders\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Do hummingbirds prefer flowers or feeders?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In an experiment conducted by Rachael McCaffrey and Susan Wethington, it came to be proved that hummingbirds don&#8217;t enjoy feeders as much. For this experiment, feeders were located in several micro-habitats with various types and amounts of hummingbird plants. Volunteers counted the number of times that saw hummingbirds coming to the feeder and their counts showed the results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-7d238528\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-7d238528\" src=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Do-hummingbirds-prefer-flowers-or-feeders.webp\" alt=\"Do hummingbirds prefer flowers or feeders\" title=\"Do-hummingbirds-prefer-flowers-or-feeders\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Do-hummingbirds-prefer-flowers-or-feeders.webp 750w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Do-hummingbirds-prefer-flowers-or-feeders-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hummingbird feeders have 1:4 sugar solution which is about 20% sugar. Hummingbirds prefer to visit flowering plants that have as much as 22-26% sugar concentration in their nectar.&nbsp;As it seems hummingbirds prefer flowers to feeders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3b6f4093 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_crepe_myrtles_beneficial\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Are crepe myrtles beneficial?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many important insects and pollinators are attracted to crepe myrtle flowers for their nectar and pollen. The honeydew produced by crepe myrtle aphids attracts pollinators like bees and wasps and encourages them to remain in the area for further pollination. In addition to creating a healthy plant ecosystem, crepe myrtles are also known to prevent the growth of cancer cells, maintain bone health, and treat inflation, diabetes, and diarrhea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ee6d87ef gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>(FAQs)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1669705993826\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_crepe_myrtles_keep_mosquitoes_away\"><\/span>Do crepe myrtles keep mosquitoes away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There is no evidence to suggest that crepe myrtle keeps mosquitoes away.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1669706015518\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_crape_myrtles_so_popular\"><\/span>Why are crape myrtles so popular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Crepe myrtle produces beautiful nectar-rich flowers. Not only do these flowers, ranging from white to red lion attractive, but they also attract important pollinators and other insects to the garden that help to enrich the green ecosystem. Besides, the presence of such a variety of insects attracts many flowers in the garden.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1669706031199\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_crepe_myrtle_attract_birds\"><\/span>Does crepe myrtle attract birds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, they do. Hummingbirds and other songbirds come to feed on the insects that are attracted to the crepe myrtle flowers. Crepe myrtle provides nesting to many types of birds.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1669706046221\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_crape_myrtles_attract_butterflies\"><\/span>Do crape myrtles attract butterflies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In the South, Crepe myrtle thrives in warm weather and blooms between July to September. Their blooms attract a lot of butterflies.<\/p>\n<p>Crepe myrtles are beautiful trees that you can rely on to produce beautiful flowers to attract hummingbirds scary year. The trees need little pruning and only regular watering to stay in bloom.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Only flowering plants and trees are not enough to give your garden the look you desire. 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