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Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Monow'
Pronunciation: la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh
SKU #05580
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 5 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | A dwarf crape myrtle with a small, shrubby form and upright branching topped by a profusion of snowy white crepe-like flower clusters in the heat of summer. A very useful size for smaller landscapes. Excellent massed in single-color plantings or used as an individual accent. Adapts well to containers. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | The white blossoms will help cool a hot part of the garden when massed there. Mix with other colors of crape myrtle in a line bordering a path or walkway. Decorate a bank by a pool with these colorful shrubs that bloom during the hottest time of year. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Lilyturf (Liriope); False Heather (Cuphea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Thin young trees in late winter to early spring, leaving 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove emerging suckers from base of older trees. |
| History | This dwarf form was developed by Monrovia and introduced in 1962. It's parent is a tree native to a large region from China to Australia. It first arrived in England in 1759, but did not catch on until Andre Michaux grew them in his Charleston, South Carolina nursery around 1786. It was spread to many early American historic sites such as Mount Vernon and Montechello. |
| Lore | Linnaeus named the genus for his friend, Magnus Lagerstroem. |
Details
| Description | A dwarf crape myrtle with a small, shrubby form and upright branching topped by a profusion of snowy white crepe-like flower clusters in the heat of summer. A very useful size for smaller landscapes. Excellent massed in single-color plantings or used as an individual accent. Adapts well to containers. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | The white blossoms will help cool a hot part of the garden when massed there. Mix with other colors of crape myrtle in a line bordering a path or walkway. Decorate a bank by a pool with these colorful shrubs that bloom during the hottest time of year. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Lilyturf (Liriope); False Heather (Cuphea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Thin young trees in late winter to early spring, leaving 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove emerging suckers from base of older trees. |
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History
| History | This dwarf form was developed by Monrovia and introduced in 1962. It's parent is a tree native to a large region from China to Australia. It first arrived in England in 1759, but did not catch on until Andre Michaux grew them in his Charleston, South Carolina nursery around 1786. It was spread to many early American historic sites such as Mount Vernon and Montechello. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Linnaeus named the genus for his friend, Magnus Lagerstroem. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle produce flowers?
Summer
Is Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle evergreen or deciduous?
Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle?
Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle is Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle resistant to pests or animals?
Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle grow?
Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle?
Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle grows in an Upright habit.
Where can I use Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle in my landscape?
Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
How can I use Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle in my garden design?
The white blossoms will help cool a hot part of the garden when massed there. Mix with other colors of crape myrtle in a line bordering a path or walkway. Decorate a bank by a pool with these colorful shrubs that bloom during the hottest time of year.
What color are Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle flowers?
Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle?
Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle?
Good companion plants for Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle include: Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Lilyturf (Liriope); False Heather (Cuphea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Daylily (Hemerocallis).
How do I care for Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle?
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Thin young trees in late winter to early spring, leaving 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove emerging suckers from base of older trees.
What is the history of Petite Snow™ Crape Myrtle?
This dwarf form was developed by Monrovia and introduced in 1962. It's parent is a tree native to a large region from China to Australia. It first arrived in England in 1759, but did not catch on until Andre Michaux grew them in his Charleston, South Carolina nursery around 1786. It was spread to many early American historic sites such as Mount Vernon and Montechello.
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