Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica | |
Common Name: Crape Myrtle |
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
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Park, Street Tree, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a