Ornamental Tree
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
Chilopsis linearis
Plant Type: Small Tree (D)
Mature Size: 15-30 ft tall, 10-20 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low – Prefers full sun; thrives in well-drained soil. Requires occasional pruning for structure; remove spent flowers.
Freeze Tolerance: Cold hardy – May have some leaf dieback but recovers in spring.
Interest: Pink-purple flowers, attracts pollinators. Also known as a “Bubba Tree”
