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Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
Lagerstroemia indica
Crape Myrtle
The deciduous crape myrtle is among the longest blooming trees in existence with flowering periods lasting from 60-120 days. Crapes come in heights as short as 18 in (46 cm) and as tall as 40 ft (12 m). Leaves are alternate and smooth, but leaf size depends on variety. Flowers are borne in summer in big showy clusters and come in white and many shades of pink, purple, lavender and red. The fruits that follow are brown or black.
BarkColor
15 - 30 FT
6 - 15 FT
Y
Dark Green edged with thin yellow line
Shrub : Small Tree
Summer
Easy : Average
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun)
Well-drained
Drought Tolerant : Medium
USDA Zones
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