Gratis Garden Trees
Lagerstroemia indica
(Crape Myrtle)
up to ~28'-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
(Crape Myrtle)
up to ~28'-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
SelecTree. UFEI. "Lagerstroemia indica Tree Record." 1995-2021. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo.
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/790 >
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/790 >
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