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Chinese Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

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Overview

The Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia subcostata) is a graceful, deciduous tree, admired for its exfoliating, light brown bark and summer blossoms. Typically reaching 20-30 feet in height, with a spread of 15-25 feet, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Clusters of white to pale pink flowers adorn its branches in late summer, making it a stunning focal point for any temperate landscape design. Hardy to USDA Zone 6.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — and use it as a focal point or to line pathways, image 50

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Lythraceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — This elegant specimen typically reaches a mature height of 20 to 30 feet; its drought tolerance makes it an
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — light brown bark and summer blossoms; with a profusion of oblong leaves measuring 1 to 3 inches long
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — The foliage is equally appealing
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — The Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia subcostata) is a graceful
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Lagerstroemia indica
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Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica

Photograph: Ping an Chang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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