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Catawba Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba'

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Overview

The Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawabra') is a deciduous shrub, renowned for its vibrant purple blooms from midsummer to fall. Maturing at 10-15 feet high and wide, ideal as a specimen or grouped in a border. Features exfoliating bark and oval, dark green foliage that turns reddish in autumn. Thrives in full sun, zones 7-9, requiring well-drained soil. Low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — and provide winter protection in the cooler end of this range
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — As a landscape architect assistantCatawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — This compact growth habit makes it ideal for smaller garden spaces or as a featured plant in a mixedCatawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — Maturing at 10-15 feet high and wide, ideal as a specimen or grouped in a borderCatawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — Features exfoliating bark and oval, dark green foliage that turns reddish in autumnCatawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — The Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawabra') is a deciduous shrubCatawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — revealing a tapestry of smooth+20

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Lythraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — and provide winter protection in the cooler end of this range
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — As a landscape architect assistant
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — This compact growth habit makes it ideal for smaller garden spaces or as a featured plant in a mixed
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — Maturing at 10-15 feet high and wide, ideal as a specimen or grouped in a border
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — Features exfoliating bark and oval, dark green foliage that turns reddish in autumn
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — The Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawabra') is a deciduous shrub
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — revealing a tapestry of smooth
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — These blooms cluster into lush, rounded panicles, each up to 8 inches long
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — making it a reliable choice for both novice and experienced gardeners
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — The Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawabra') is a deciduous shrub; features exfoliating
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — Thrives in full sun, zones 7-9, requiring well-drained soil
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — particularly in the dormant season.<br><br>This variety thrives in full sun
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — renowned for its vibrant purple blooms from midsummer to fall; mottled bark that varies from shades of
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — providing year-round visual interest
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — Regular pruning in late winter can foster a strong framework and enhance flowering
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — Low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — mottled bark that varies from shades of grey to rich brown
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — plant in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 9
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — renowned for its vibrant purple blooms from midsummer to fall
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — shrub / tree with multi-colored and orange and red blooms
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — multi-colored and orange and red flowers in the garden
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — making it an invaluable addition to any garden design
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — and performs best in well-draining soils
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