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Pecos Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Pecos'
Pronunciation: la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh fa-ru-EE-i
SKU #05455
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 8 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | A remarkable crape myrtle that features large clear pink flower trusses, improved hardiness over other varieties, excellent mildew resistance, and attractive exfoliating bark. The glossy dark green foliage develops beautiful fall color that ranges from orange-red to a rich maroon. An excellent border plant or landscape accent. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | This mildew-resistant pink Crape Myrtle is among the few plants that flower profusely in late summer. It can be kept small enough to fit into city gardens as accent or cover-up. If left alone, it can mature into a large size and be used as a street tree that casts considerable shade. Can be trained as a single- or multi-trunk for a wider canopy that supports a greater number of flowers. Plant where you can enjoy its beautiful multicolored bark and sinuous branches in beds, borders, and huge ceramic pots. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | California Lilac (Ceanothus); Lilyturf (Liriope); False Heather (Cuphea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Podocarpus (Podocarpus) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | A remarkable crape myrtle that features large clear pink flower trusses, improved hardiness over other varieties, excellent mildew resistance, and attractive exfoliating bark. The glossy dark green foliage develops beautiful fall color that ranges from orange-red to a rich maroon. An excellent border plant or landscape accent. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This mildew-resistant pink Crape Myrtle is among the few plants that flower profusely in late summer. It can be kept small enough to fit into city gardens as accent or cover-up. If left alone, it can mature into a large size and be used as a street tree that casts considerable shade. Can be trained as a single- or multi-trunk for a wider canopy that supports a greater number of flowers. Plant where you can enjoy its beautiful multicolored bark and sinuous branches in beds, borders, and huge ceramic pots. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | California Lilac (Ceanothus); Lilyturf (Liriope); False Heather (Cuphea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Podocarpus (Podocarpus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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Frequently asked questions
Does Pecos Crape Myrtle produce flowers?
Midsummer through fall
Is Pecos Crape Myrtle evergreen or deciduous?
Pecos Crape Myrtle is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Pecos Crape Myrtle?
Pecos Crape Myrtle is Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Pecos Crape Myrtle resistant to pests or animals?
Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Pecos Crape Myrtle grow?
Pecos Crape Myrtle has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Pecos Crape Myrtle?
Pecos Crape Myrtle grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Pecos Crape Myrtle in my landscape?
Pecos Crape Myrtle is suitable for: Border, Container, Privacy Screen.
How can I use Pecos Crape Myrtle in my garden design?
This mildew-resistant pink Crape Myrtle is among the few plants that flower profusely in late summer. It can be kept small enough to fit into city gardens as accent or cover-up. If left alone, it can mature into a large size and be used as a street tree that casts considerable shade. Can be trained as a single- or multi-trunk for a wider canopy that supports a greater number of flowers. Plant where you can enjoy its beautiful multicolored bark and sinuous branches in beds, borders, and huge ceramic pots.
What color are Pecos Crape Myrtle flowers?
Pecos Crape Myrtle produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Pecos Crape Myrtle?
Pecos Crape Myrtle has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Pecos Crape Myrtle?
Good companion plants for Pecos Crape Myrtle include: California Lilac (Ceanothus); Lilyturf (Liriope); False Heather (Cuphea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Podocarpus (Podocarpus).
How do I care for Pecos Crape Myrtle?
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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