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Photo Credits:
M. Ritter, W. Mark and J. Reimer
Illustrations by Robert O'Brien
Photo Locations:
Los Angeles County Arboretum - Arcadia, CA and The National Arboretum - Washington, DC
CRAPE MYRTLE
Lagerstroemia indica
General Notes
Utility friendly tree. Crape Myrtle is a commonly used single or multi-trunk tree, effective as a flowering or foliage accent. It blooms best in full sun, when it receives moderate moisture. It has handsome peeled bark and a colorful summer bloom. Named varieties which usually grow to 25' or less include: Glendora White, Near East, Seminole and Watermelon Red. Native to China.
A Lagerstroemia indica in Bakersfield is registered as a California Big Tree. It measures 52 feet high, with a trunk circumference of 65 inches and a crown spread of 42 feet.
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- Lagerstroemia indica - Lythraceae
- Native To: China
- Habit: Erect or Spreading
with a Low Canopy.
Has Deciduous foliage. - Shape: Oval, Rounded, Umbrella or Vase
- Sunset Zones: 7 - 10, 12 - 14 and 18 - 21
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil. Drought tolerant.
- Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Slightly Alkaline
- Salinity Tolerance: Moderate Inland
- Seaside Tolerance: Not Suited
- Height: 25 feet
- Growth Rate: 24 Inches per Season
- Landscape Use: Screen, Hedged
- Longevity: 50 to 150 years
- Leaves: Oval Bronze or Dark Green. Red, Gold, Orange or Multicolored in Fall. Deciduous.
- Flowers: Showy, Lavender, Pink, Red, Rose or White. Flowers in Summer. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
- Fruit: Brown Capsule, Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches), fruiting in Fall.
- Bark: Striking, Light Green, Pink or Red Brown, Exfoliating or Smooth
- Pest & Disease: Resistant to Texas Root Rot. Susceptible to Aphids, Powdery Mildew and Sooty Mold
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderately Dense in Leaf and Moderate out of Leaf.
- Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
- Health Hazard: None Known
- Biogenic Emissions: Low
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