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 7–10Climate Mediterranean

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — The Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawabra') is a deciduous shrub

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') — renowned for its vibrant purple blooms from midsummer to fall

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') — Thrives in full sun, zones 7-9, requiring well-drained soil

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — Low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — As a landscape architect assistant

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lythraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — The Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawabra') is a deciduous shrub

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') — renowned for its vibrant purple blooms from midsummer to fall

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') — Thrives in full sun, zones 7-9, requiring well-drained soil

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — Low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — As a landscape architect assistant

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') — 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') — mottled bark that varies from shades of grey to rich brown

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — revealing a tapestry of smooth

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') — providing year-round visual interest

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — and performs best in well-draining soils

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — requiring at least six hours of direct light daily

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — making it a reliable choice for both novice and experienced gardeners

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — plant in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 9

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — and provide winter protection in the cooler end of this range

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') — the Catawba Crape Myrtle is a versatile specimen with a robust

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') — shrub / tree with multi-colored and orange and red blooms

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