$25-80avg. price
Tree🦌 Deer Resistant💧 Drought Tolerant
Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Crepe Myrtle is the queen of Southern summer — massive clusters of ruffled flowers in every shade of pink, red, purple, and white, blooming for months. The smooth, mottled bark provides stunning winter interest, and the fall foliage rivals any maple. Drought-tolerant, heat-loving, and practically indestructible once established.
Hardiness Zones
6-10
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
10-30 ft H × 10-20 ft W
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Season
Summer - Fall
Bloom Color
Pink, Red, Purple, White, Lavender
Care Guide
Plant in full sun (at least 6 hours). Any well-drained soil works. Water during extended drought. DO NOT 'crepe murder' — never top the tree. Instead, remove crossing branches, suckers, and spent flower clusters. Choose the right size for your space. Treat powdery mildew with fungicide if needed.
Landscape Uses
Street treesSpecimen treesFoundation plantingsScreeningMulti-trunk accent
Best Growing Regions
southeastsouthwest
Great Companion Plants
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