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Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Muskogee'

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Overview

The Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Muskogee') is distinguished by its delicate lavender blooms and tall stature, reaching up to 15-20 feet high with a spread of 10-15 feet. This deciduous tree features a long blooming season from summer into fall, exfoliating bark, and excellent disease resistance. Its slender form makes it ideal for tight spaces and its drought tolerance serves well in various landscape designs.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 7–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Muskogee') — and excellent disease resistance; and prefers well-draining soil to flourish

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Lythraceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Muskogee') — long-lasting flowering season
Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Muskogee') — 'Muskogee' is celebrated for its impressive disease resistance
Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Muskogee') — This hybrid cultivar typically reaches a mature height of 15 to 20 feet with a spread of 10

Photograph: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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