Lagerstroemia indica
Crape Myrtle
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Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) - Description
Crape Myrtles are tough trees or shrubs. The name "Crape Myrtle" comes from their flowers. The petals of their flowers are crinkly, paper-like and resemble the thin outer covering of a crepe. Not only will the flowers cover the canopy with color, but Crape Myrtles are also known for their attractive bark that is especially visible if the Crape Myrtle is trained to grow as a tree. The bark is smooth and almost looks like it is polished. It will be gray or light brown in color which eventually peels away to expose the pinkish, inner bark which is very apparent in winter when the Crape Myrtle has dropped all of its leaves.
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) - Blooming
Showy summer flowers. Blooms on new wood. Blooming can last several months.
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) - Growth
Deciduous shrubs or trees, size depending on type. Attractive bark that peels. Most selections are L. indica or hybrids. Long, cool autumns yield the best leaf display. Grows best in full sun.
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring. Can also propagate with softwood cuttings or semi-ripe cuttings, in spring and summer respectively.
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) - Pest
Aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, and whiteflies. Other problems include dieback and powdery mildew.
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) - Interesting facts
Crape Myrtles come in many different varieties partly in thanks to significant research and hybridizing done at Texas A &M University.
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) - Soil and irrigation
Moderate water. Needs well-draining soil that is moderately fertile.
