Purple Crepe Myrtle Tree

Ash Infusions: Up to 2 Infusions

Origin: Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, China, and Korea

Size: Medium

Colours: Purple

Season:

Lifespan: 20-50+ Years

Known for its spectacular summer blooms, the Purple Crepe Myrtle brings bursts of colour and joy through the warmest months. Its paper-like bark and vibrant flowers make it a striking symbol of love and transformation — perfect for those who brought beauty and colour to life.

About Purple Crepe Myrtle
Known for its spectacular summer blooms, the Purple Crepe Myrtle brings bursts of colour and joy through the warmest months. Its paper-like bark and vibrant flowers make it a striking symbol of love and transformation — perfect for those who brought beauty and colour to life.
What’s Included?
  • Ash treatment to allow your tree to thrive as a continuation of energy from ashes
  • Multiple ashes can go into the same tree over time to create a living family tree
  • Custom bronze memorial plaque
  • Your chosen tree in your chosen location
  • Care of your tree and maintenance of the gardens in perpetuity
  • Up to 4 hours of memorial planning with a dedicated Legacy Planner
  • Tree Memorial ceremony conducted by our in-house celebrant
  • Life celebration including catering. (First 15 guests free of charge)
  • Payment Plan options available.
  • No ongoing fees or hidden charges.
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Corresponding Birthday
Perfect for those born in summer — vibrant, expressive, and full of warmth.
Average Height
Typically grows 1–9 m (3–30 ft)
Environmental Impact
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Roughly 0.01 to 0.08 tons of carbon sequestered after maturity.
Why Choose a Living Legacy Tree

People often choose Mornington Green over traditional cemeteries or urn memorials for its eco-friendly approach and the opportunity to create a growing, living memorial in a beautiful, welcoming environment that celebrates life and contributes positively to the earth.

  • Cheaper than traditional resting places
  • No hidden or ongoing costs
  • Creates a positive environmental impact
  • 365 days a year access to the gardens
  • Gives your family a place to connect to something beautiful in your memory
  • Unlike cemeteries where pets are banned, pets are welcome here. Just as your pet brought joy to your world it can continue to be by your side bringing life and joy to visitors through nature.
Creating Your Legacy

Mornington Green Legacy Gardens offers a unique final resting place steeped in nature by transforming cremated ashes into nourishing elements for memorial trees within a protected botanical garden.

Yes pre-planting is available.

By choosing your tree now, you can help relieve the financial and emotional stress for those left behind.

Pre-Plant or At Need?

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Patented ash treatment formula

Ash treatment to allow your tree to thrive as a continuation of energy from ashes.

Add multiple ashes to 1 Living Legacy Tree

Multiple ashes can go into the same tree over time to create a living family tree. You can also include pets ashes in your chosen tree.

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Personalized Memorial Plaque

Custom bronze memorial plaque to leave a message and further memorialise loved ones when the time comes.

Ongoing Care and Protection

Care of your tree and maintenance of the gardens in perpetuity. Whether you choose to pre-plant your tree now. 

How other's feel after planting their Living Legacy Tree at Mornington Green

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