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 Tulane alumni-backed venture fund reaches major milestone Business leader calls Tulane’s downtown expansion a ‘transcendent’ opportunity for New Orleans Tulane earns 2026 Carnegie classification for community engagement A wave of elegance: Mignon Faget creates new Tulane jewelry line Tulane Marching Band brings nonstop energy to Mardi Gras