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Name: Crape Myrtle -
lagerstroemia indica
Zones: Hardy in Zones 7A through 10A
Growth Habit: Symmetrical
Common Height: 10 to 30'
Light Conditions: Full Sun
Soil Type: clay; sand; loam; alkaline; acidic; well-drained
Salt Spray Tolerant: Moderate
Drought Tolerance: high
Use: Adds color
Comments: Available in all shades of white, pink, red, or lavender, the 6- to 12-inch-long clustered blooms appear on the tips of branches during late spring and summer in USDA hardiness zones 9 and 10, and summer in other areas. The individual flowers are ruffled and crinkly as to appear made of crepe paper. The smooth, peeling bark and multi-branched, open habit of Crape-Myrtle make it ideal for specimen planting where its bright red to orange-colored fall leaves add further interest. Most forms of the tree are upright, upright-spreading, or vase-shaped, spreading out as they ascend. Most tree types grow to 20 to 25 feet tall although there are more dwarf types available. The upright, vase-shaped crown makes the tall-growing selections well-suited for street tree planting. (UF/IFAS)
Zones: Hardy in Zones 7A through 10A
Growth Habit: Symmetrical
Common Height: 10 to 30'
Light Conditions: Full Sun
Soil Type: clay; sand; loam; alkaline; acidic; well-drained
Salt Spray Tolerant: Moderate
Drought Tolerance: high
Use: Adds color
Comments: Available in all shades of white, pink, red, or lavender, the 6- to 12-inch-long clustered blooms appear on the tips of branches during late spring and summer in USDA hardiness zones 9 and 10, and summer in other areas. The individual flowers are ruffled and crinkly as to appear made of crepe paper. The smooth, peeling bark and multi-branched, open habit of Crape-Myrtle make it ideal for specimen planting where its bright red to orange-colored fall leaves add further interest. Most forms of the tree are upright, upright-spreading, or vase-shaped, spreading out as they ascend. Most tree types grow to 20 to 25 feet tall although there are more dwarf types available. The upright, vase-shaped crown makes the tall-growing selections well-suited for street tree planting. (UF/IFAS)
