Lagerstroemia indica |
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Crape Myrtle |
Description
The new leaves of this species are 2" long, bright green, and tinged with bronze. Its fall color is affected by the weather. While it has a bare outline, its rounded seed capsules add interest. Its delicate flowers bloom in 6"-12" long clusters. The colors of its flowers are shades of red, rose, pink, purple, and white. It thrives on heat, and new cultivars have been created that resist mildew.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.