Lagerstroemia

fauriei x indica Natchez

Crepe Myrtle

FEATURES:

This hardy Crepe myrtle has an abundance of frilly white flowers during Summer and Autumn. Foliage is dark bronze becoming darker green with maturity and turning to orange shades during Autumn. Also has attractive smooth mottled grey bark on trunk.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

8 metres x 6 metres

SHAPE:

Rounded spreading.

FOLIAGE:

Dark bronze foliage becomes darker green with maturity and turns to orange shades during Autumn.

FLOWERS:

An abundance of frilly white flowers during Summer and Autumn.

COMMENTS:

This variety is mildew resistant. Prefers well drained rich soil in a sunny position. Pruning is recommended to develop strong growth.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.