Deciduous Tree – Lunar Magic Crape Myrtle

Lunar Magic Crape Myrtle 

Botanical name: lagerstroemia ‘baillagone’ PP30, 360

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 7-9 ft in height with a 5-7 ft spread 

Hardy zone:  zones 7-9 

Foliage color: dark purple 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time: summer – fall 

Growth rate: grows about 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring during dormancy to encourage flowering on new wood 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the summer 

Landscape use: focal point, privacy, shade 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer resistant, attracts pollinators, drought tolerant 

Watering instructions: water when the soil feels dry to the touch 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-released balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new growth emerges 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: can adapt to all kinds of soil 

Companion plants: daylilies, coreopsis, hibiscus, lantana, verbena, dogwood 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no