Lagerstroemia indica (Varieties) |
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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 for different varieties 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
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
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:
Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.