Crepe Myrtle

Crepe Myrtle

Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Natchez’

A large shrub or small tree with smooth, dark, cinnamon brown, exfoliating bark. Glossy dark green leaves turn vibrant orange-red in fall. Panicles of pure white, soft-textured flowers bloom all summer. Makes an excellent specimen, accent or group planting. Deciduous.

Light Needs: Full sun

Water Needs: Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.

Key Feature: Showy Summer Flowers

Blooms: Summer