BOTANICAL NAME LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA

PRONUNCIATION La-ger-STROME-ee- ah IN - di - ka

COMMON NAME Crapemyrtle

FAMILY Lythraceae

Life Cycle Deciduous perennial

Growth Habit Tree or Shrub Height 18” - 25’ Width 12” - 20’ Upright

ARRANGEMENT Opposite

LEAF Elliptical Length 1” - 2 3/4” Width 3/4” - 1 1/2”

MARGIN Entire

VEINS Pinnate

COMPOSITION Simple

FLOWER Summer/Fall Red, white, pink, purple One of the longest flowering trees or shrubs

FRUIT Fall - persists through the winter 1/2” brown capsule

EXPOSURE Sun

GROWTH Rapid

USE Specimen

DESCRIPTION Handsome and very beautiful specimen shrub or tree Many cultivars- some mildew resistant with Indian names

CULTURAL PRACTICES Prefers hot sunny climates Prune to remove dead wood

PROBLEMS Powdery mildew, black spot

ZONES 7 to 9

NATIVE OF: China