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Lagerstroemia 'Muskogee'

Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

This Crape Myrtle hybrid is a popular tree which grows to 25' tall and 12' wide. It blooms with lavender flowers in the summer; leaves turn red in fall. It is mildew-resistant and does well in areas with hot summers.Crape Myrtles bloom on new wood so prune in winter/early spring to increase flowering. - Carolyn Shaffer Dudek and Associates

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, Light Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Street Tree

Special Uses

Container, Shade Tree, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.