Natchez Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'
SKU
0899
A large shrub or small tree with smooth, dark cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark. Glossy dark green leaves turn vibrant orange-red in fall. Panicles of pure white, soft textured flowers bloom in summer. Makes an excellent specimen, accent or group planting. Full sun. Deciduous. Grows 20 feet tall and wide.
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6 - 9 Change
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh fa-ru-EE-i |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 20 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Showy Summer Flowers |
Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed in early spring. Thin young trees late winter to early spring; leave 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove suckers from the base of older trees.
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