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Queen Crape Myrtle
The Queen Crape Myrtle is a member of the Lythraceae family. Native to the tropical and subtropical regions, the deciduous tree grows abundantly in India and is known as the Pride of India. The tree has a round crown, with an average height of less than nine metres. Flowers of the tree vary from pink to purple and lavender-pink in colour. The flowering period is long, ranging from June to August. A common street tree in Hong Kong, the tree is a captivating sight when pregnant with clusters of pink and purple petals. There are three stunning queen crape myrtles on campus; one is on the slope of the Institute of Chinese Studies and another beside the Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building at United College. The prettiest one, however, can be found behind Chung Chi Tang at Chung Chi College. Extracted from 'CUHK Campus --- Trees on Campus',
Chinese University Bulletin Spring/Autumn 2005
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