Crepe canopy July 26, 2017 12:30 PM | Paula Burch-Celentano pburch@tulane.edu View PDF A crepe myrtle tree outside Hebert Hall frames a scene on Gibson Quad. Native to warmer climates in Asia, northern Australia and the Pacific Islands, crepe myrtles are a popular ornamental tree in the local landscape. Other Related Articles Preservation in practice: Tulane students restore historic tombs Tulane receives $1 million from Jeffrey and Tina Miller to support Innovation Institute School of Liberal Arts and Innovation Institute launch spring entrepreneurship course Home to School of Architecture, Richardson Memorial Hall reopens after major expansion and renovation Tulane celebrates International Education Week 2025