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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 7–10Climate Mediterranean, Temperate
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — The Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia subcostata) is a graceful
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — admired for its exfoliatingChinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — The Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia subcostata) is a gracefulChinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — with a spread of 15-25 feetChinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — Typically reaching 20-30 feet in heightChinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soilChinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — Clusters of white to pale pink flowers adorn its branches in late summer+45

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Lythraceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — light brown bark and summer blossoms
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — admired for its exfoliating
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — The Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia subcostata) is a graceful
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — with a spread of 15-25 feet
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — Typically reaching 20-30 feet in height
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — Clusters of white to pale pink flowers adorn its branches in late summer
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — making it a stunning focal point for any temperate landscape design
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — is a deciduous tree renowned for its ornamental beauty and versatility in landscape design
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — scientifically known as Lagerstroemia subcostata
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — This elegant specimen typically reaches a mature height of 20 to 30 feet
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — adding textural interest throughout the year
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — which peels away in thin layers to reveal mottled shades of pale gray and brown underneath
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — with a canopy spread of 15 to 25 feet
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — The foliage is equally appealing
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — panicles of soft pink to white blossoms adorn the branches
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — providing a delicate and colorful spectacle that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — Lagerstroemia subcostata thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — with a profusion of oblong leaves measuring 1 to 3 inches long
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — Its drought tolerance makes it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance yet beautiful trees
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — and use it as a focal point or to line pathways
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — consider its seasonal characteristics
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — When incorporating this species into a landscape design
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — tree for full

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