Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

Plant Type: Tree/Shrub (D)

Mature Size: 10-25 ft tall, 10-20 ft wide

Toxicity: Non-toxic

Maintenance:  Moderate – Prune in late winter to encourage new blooms; tolerates some neglect. Benefits from annual deep watering.

Freeze Tolerance: Cold hardy – Provide deep watering before freezes to prevent stress.

Interest: Long bloom season, many flower colors, and sizes.

var. Muskogee

var. Ebony Night