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 CRAPE MYRTLE
Lagerstroemia indica
General Notes
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.
SelecTree lists 7 cultivars of indica:
(1)'acoma' (2)'biloxi' (3)'catawba' (4)'cherokee' (5)'potomac' (6)'powhatan' (7)'seminole'
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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 for a total of 128 points.
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- Family: Lythraceae
- California Native: No
- Habit: Deciduous
- Sunset Zones: 7 - 10, 12 - 14 and 19 - 21
- Exposure:
Full Sun
- Water Needs:
Moist to Dry
Soil. Drought tolerant.
- Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
- Height: 25 feet
- Growth Rate:
24 Inches per Season
- Shape: Oval, Rounded, Umbrella or Vase
- Landscape Use: Screen, Hedged
- Longevity:
50 to 150 years
- Leaves: Oval
Bronze or Dark Green. Red, Gold, Orange or Multicolored in Fall.
- Flowers:
Showy, Lavender, Pink, Red, Rose or White
- Fruit: Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches)
- 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.
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