Averaging from small deciduous shrubs to small tress that are grown predominantly for their beautiful crepe paper textured flowers. Trees have an attractive smooth mottled truck. Specimen or street tree.
Height 6m. Branch spread 3m.
Scientific Name
Lagerstroemia indica
Flowers
Yes
Screen
No
Conditions
Prefers full sun. Adaptable to a wide variety of moist well drained soil types. Moderately drought tolerant. Resistant to powdery mildew.
Colour of Flowers
Various
Flowering Period
December - February