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Miami Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami'

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Overview

The Miami Crape Myrtle is a vibrant, deciduous tree reaching 10-20 feet in height with a spread of 8-12 feet. Notable for its lush clusters of deep pink flowers, it blooms profusely in summer. This hybrid features a sturdy, disease-resistant form with attractive, exfoliating bark. Suited for USDA zones 7-9, it requires full sun and moderate water. Ideal as a focal point or in mass plantings for striking color contrast.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Miami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — Notable for its lush clusters of deep pink flowers, it blooms profusely in summer
Miami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — This hybrid features a sturdy, disease-resistant form with attractive, exfoliating barkMiami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — botanically known as Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Miami'Miami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — Ideal as a focal point or in mass plantings for striking color contrastMiami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — Suited for USDA zones 7-9, it requires full sun and moderate waterMiami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — The Miami Crape Myrtle is a vibrant, deciduous tree reaching 10-20 feet in height with a spread

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Lythraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Miami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — Notable for its lush clusters of deep pink flowers, it blooms profusely in summer
Miami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — This hybrid features a sturdy, disease-resistant form with attractive, exfoliating bark
Miami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — botanically known as Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Miami'
Miami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — Ideal as a focal point or in mass plantings for striking color contrast
Miami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — Suited for USDA zones 7-9, it requires full sun and moderate water
Miami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — The Miami Crape Myrtle is a vibrant, deciduous tree reaching 10-20 feet in height with a spread

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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