Botanical Name: Common Names:
Lagerstroemia indica Crepe Myrtle,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Trees Irregular Shape, Rounded, Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Most if not all Lagerstroemias (including this one L. indica)are grown for the beautiful crepe myrtle flowers that come in a range of flower colours. But by far, one of their best features is the amazing mottled bark that seems to twist with the branches and can range in colours from orange pinks whites to reds. These can be a multi stem shrub or tree and trained to be a single leader street tree. There are also many dwarf varieties available too.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Powdery Mildew
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lythraceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Orange, Yellow
Flower Colour: Assorted
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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