Lagerstroemia 'Muskogee'
Lavender Crape Myrtle
Description
This Crape Myrtle hybrid is a popular tree which grows to 25' tall and 12' wide. It blooms with lavender pink flowers in the summer; deciduous leaves turn red in fall. It is mildew-resistant and does well in areas with hot summers. Crape Myrtles bloom on new wood so prune in winter/early spring to increase flowering. Smooth bark is cinnamon colored, peeling to reveal a light gray color.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Width Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Lavender, Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Street Tree
Special Uses
Container, Shade Tree, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.