Deciduous Trees (Flowering) – Lagerstroemia Crape Myrtle

Botanical name: Lagerstroemia Indica

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: reaches up to 30 ft tall and 10-15 ft wide

Bloom time: summer

Hardy zone: zones 9 and 10

Flower color: pink/red

Foliage color: green/yellow

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year

Pruning instructions: prune in the early spring to break dormancy to maintain desired size and shape

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

Landscape use: great for a pollinator garden

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: multi-trunked

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use 8-8-8 or 13-13-13 in the early spring before new growth emerges

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam and sand

Companion plants: coral bells, coneflowers, azaleas

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: yes