Lagerstroemia indica
Common Crapemyrtle

Lagerstroemia indica - Shrub Habit

Family:

Lythraceae (Loosestrife Family) 1

Genus:

Lagerstroemia (Crapemyrtle) 1

Plant Type:

Shrub/Tree 80

Growth Forms:

Upright 574

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 6 39

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 839

Flower Notes:

Pink (Beautiful, bright pink panicles in summer; cultivars of this plant come in a wide range of other colors)

Foliage Notes:

Green (Summer foliage); Multi-Colored (Fall color can range from yellow to orange to red)

Fruit Notes:

Brown (Brown capsules persist into winter; not ornamentally important)

Ultimate Height:

15-25 feet

Ultimate Spread:

15-25 feet

Fruiting Times:

Light Requirements:

Sun

Soil Notes:

Prefers loamy, clay soils that are well-drained

Range:

China and Korea

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Leaves in lower section are opposite, upper section alternate, simple at 1-2.75" in length and 0.75-1.5" in width. Flowers come in range of colors and are produced in panicles 6-8" in length. Bark and stems are smooth and gray color.

Purdue Plant Doctor

Parts and Problems of Crape Myrtle

Special Characteristics:

Flowering Characteristics 285

Drought Tolerant 289

Fast Growth Rate 229

Mass Plantings 288

Additional Information

Can be grown as a tree or shrub. This species prefers hot sunny sites. For Zones 5 and 6, apply winter mulch to protect roots. Flower color ranges from white, pink, purple, or deep red that terminates the current year's growth. Long flowering period from July to September. Can have problems with powdery mildew.

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Lagerstroemia indica - Shrub Habit

Shrub Habit

Lagerstroemia indica - Foliage

Foliage

Lagerstroemia indica - Bark

Bark

Lagerstroemia indica - Flower Buds

Flower Buds

Lagerstroemia indica - Full Bloom Flower

Full Bloom Flower

Lagerstroemia indica - Individual Flowers

Individual Flowers

Lagerstroemia indica - Remnant Fruit

Remnant Fruit

Lagerstroemia indica - Remnant Fruit

Remnant Fruit

Lagerstroemia indica - Winter Habit

Winter Habit

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1 Lagerstroemia indica found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2012_01348*A	LYNN

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