Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia)
Family: Lythraceae
Famous for its showstopping displays of flowers, the crape myrtle is also known for its attractive, peeling bark. Many different cultivars exist, and most are hybrids between Lagerstroemia indica and Lagerstroemia faurieri. Many have intensely colored flowers in shades of pink or magenta.
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Tags:
flowering tree, ornamental, sun, tree
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Cultivation: Small to medium-sized tree for USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10. Grows best in full sun with moderate to high moisture.
Size: Reaches 4' to 20' (1.2 m to 6 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 15' (60 cm to 4.6 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: cuttings, layering, seeds.
Size: Reaches 4' to 20' (1.2 m to 6 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 15' (60 cm to 4.6 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: cuttings, layering, seeds.