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Photo Credit:  SelecTree. "Lagerstroemia indica Tree Record." 1995-2020. May 26, 2020. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/lagerstroemia-indica >
Gratis Garden Trees
Lagerstroemia indica
​
(Crape Myrtle)​
​~25'-high x ~25'-wide
(oval to round to umbrella to vase shaped canopy)
​​deciduous
​red-tinged to dark green to brilliant orange or red leaves
purple to red to white flowers, per named varieties
brown capsules (Autumn)
origin:  Nepal to southeast Asia/Philippines (not invasive)
medium-low water use
clay to loamy to sandy soil with average drainage
no soil amendment (per pH 4.0–8.0)
litter maintenance:  medium-low/dry fruit
low flammability
medium branch strength
pruning maintenance:  medium (mostly per thinning)
​​allergenicity:  medium
plant at least 2 feet from masonry
​local Sunset Zones 18-21
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​please email:  Info@PalisadesBeautiful.org.
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