Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica fauriei Lipan
Common Names: Purple Crepe Myrtle,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Trees Open Canopy, Upright, V-Shaped
Description:
A ornamental feature flowering tree with long lasting purple lavender flowers that bloom throughout summer and autumn. Offers all round interest with autumn tones and a feature smooth mottled trunk.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screeningd, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lythraceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Brown, Green, Orange, Red
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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