Deciduous Trees (Flowering) – Coral Crape Myrtle

• Coral crape myrtle 

Botanical name: lagerstoemia indica ‘coral’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 6-10 ft in height and up to 8 ft in width 

Bloom time: early summer 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9 

Flower color:  coral 

Foliage color: coral/pink/red/green/yellow

Growth rate: can grow 2-3 ft per year 

Pruning instructions:  remove dead or broken branches and trim to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter while the plant is in dormancy 

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: large border tree or hedge 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: bold color

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 in the early spring 

Best time to plant:  late fall or early spring

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: black-eyed susans, daylilies

Toxicity level:  non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: yes