The Burgundy Cotton Crepe Myrtle Tree is medium sized, reaching around 15' at maturity. New leaf growth on the tree is red which creates beautiful contrast against the green old growth and white blooms. Crepe Myrtles blooms best in the summer when exposed to full sunlight. The Burgundy Cotton Crepe Myrtle Tree is unique in appearance, containing many different colors in each flower at the same time. The Burgundy Cotton Tree is salt water tolerant, making it a great tree for coastal cities and towns. These Crepe Myrtles are usually classified as shrubs but can be grown as single-trunk trees as well.