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Lagerstroemia indica (Varieties)

Crape Myrtle, Assorted Varieties

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Description

This is one of the longest blooming varieties of trees, which could be 2-4 months long. Flowers usually appear in the summer and could be red, rose, pink, purple, or white. Depending on the variety, Crape Myrtle can be a spreading shrub or upright tree. Some varieties are fast growing. Some species have exfoliating bark that exposes a lovely cinnamon or gray colored bark. This tree tends to produce suckers, so trim them off if you want to keep a tree form.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Leaf Season

Deciduous

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Street Tree, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.