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Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Centennial Spirit'
SKU #05476
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 10 to 20 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Displays large, long lasting, non-fading clusters of rose-red, crepe-like flowers. Handsome mildew-resistant foliage is dark green in summer, red-orange fall color. Gray colored bark exfoliates in thin strips to expose smooth, cream colored bark. This attractive small tree was introduced by Oklahoma State University. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | The perfect small accent tree for urban and spatially challenged suburban yards. Ideal for front yard in the lawn or for largish planters near the front door. Line them up along the driveway for a late summer show. Blend into sweeping beds and borders to balance out spring blooming trees. Beautiful bark is exceptional up close for shading outdoor living spaces, porch and patio. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Blend this casual styled plant with other relaxed perennials such as Marmalade Coral Bells, (Heuchera x 'Marmalade'), Farmington Michaelmas Daisy, (Aster novi-belgii 'Balco'), Pixie Meadowbrite Coneflower, (Echinacea x 'CBG Cone 2') and Astilbe Colorflash Lime, (Astilbe arendsii 'Beauty of Lisse'). It's also a good balance for spring blooming Magical Gold Forsythia, (Forsythia intermeida 'Kolgold'). |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed regularly during the growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth. |
| History | This species is native to a large region spanning the South Pacific from China to parts of northern Australia. It first arrived in Britain and named in 1759. But crape myrtle really flourished in America where botanist Andre Michaux, who owned a nursery in Charleston, South Carolina because the first to successfully cultivate them around 1786. It is recorded to have been grown in the early 18th century at historic sites around Mount Vernon and throughout the south where most of the contemporary cultivars were developed. Centennial Spirit is a new mildew resistant variety developed in 1981 and patented by Oklahoma State University. |
| Lore | In its Asian habitat of origin, crape myrtle's famously smooth bark became known as "monkey slide". |
Details
| Description | Displays large, long lasting, non-fading clusters of rose-red, crepe-like flowers. Handsome mildew-resistant foliage is dark green in summer, red-orange fall color. Gray colored bark exfoliates in thin strips to expose smooth, cream colored bark. This attractive small tree was introduced by Oklahoma State University. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | The perfect small accent tree for urban and spatially challenged suburban yards. Ideal for front yard in the lawn or for largish planters near the front door. Line them up along the driveway for a late summer show. Blend into sweeping beds and borders to balance out spring blooming trees. Beautiful bark is exceptional up close for shading outdoor living spaces, porch and patio. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Blend this casual styled plant with other relaxed perennials such as Marmalade Coral Bells, (Heuchera x 'Marmalade'), Farmington Michaelmas Daisy, (Aster novi-belgii 'Balco'), Pixie Meadowbrite Coneflower, (Echinacea x 'CBG Cone 2') and Astilbe Colorflash Lime, (Astilbe arendsii 'Beauty of Lisse'). It's also a good balance for spring blooming Magical Gold Forsythia, (Forsythia intermeida 'Kolgold'). |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed regularly during the growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth. |
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History
| History | This species is native to a large region spanning the South Pacific from China to parts of northern Australia. It first arrived in Britain and named in 1759. But crape myrtle really flourished in America where botanist Andre Michaux, who owned a nursery in Charleston, South Carolina because the first to successfully cultivate them around 1786. It is recorded to have been grown in the early 18th century at historic sites around Mount Vernon and throughout the south where most of the contemporary cultivars were developed. Centennial Spirit is a new mildew resistant variety developed in 1981 and patented by Oklahoma State University. |
|---|---|
| Lore | In its Asian habitat of origin, crape myrtle's famously smooth bark became known as "monkey slide". |
Frequently asked questions
Does Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle produce flowers?
Summer
Is Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle evergreen or deciduous?
Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle?
Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle is Attracts Butterflies, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators.
How fast does Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle grow?
Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle?
Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle in my landscape?
Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle is suitable for: Hedge, Privacy Screen.
How can I use Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle in my garden design?
The perfect small accent tree for urban and spatially challenged suburban yards. Ideal for front yard in the lawn or for largish planters near the front door. Line them up along the driveway for a late summer show. Blend into sweeping beds and borders to balance out spring blooming trees. Beautiful bark is exceptional up close for shading outdoor living spaces, porch and patio.
What color are Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle flowers?
Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle?
Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle?
Good companion plants for Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle include: Blend this casual styled plant with other relaxed perennials such as Marmalade Coral Bells, (Heuchera x 'Marmalade'), Farmington Michaelmas Daisy, (Aster novi-belgii 'Balco'), Pixie Meadowbrite Coneflower, (Echinacea x 'CBG Cone 2') and Astilbe Colorflash Lime, (Astilbe arendsii 'Beauty of Lisse'). It's also a good balance for spring blooming Magical Gold Forsythia, (Forsythia intermeida 'Kolgold')..
How do I care for Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle?
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed regularly during the growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.
What is the history of Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle?
This species is native to a large region spanning the South Pacific from China to parts of northern Australia. It first arrived in Britain and named in 1759. But crape myrtle really flourished in America where botanist Andre Michaux, who owned a nursery in Charleston, South Carolina because the first to successfully cultivate them around 1786. It is recorded to have been grown in the early 18th century at historic sites around Mount Vernon and throughout the south where most of the contemporary cultivars were developed. Centennial Spirit is a new mildew resistant variety developed in 1981 and patented by Oklahoma State University.
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