Lagerstroemia fauriei x indica – Yuma Crepe Myrtle

Description

Lagerstroemia fauriei x indica – Yuma Crepe Myrtle

Part of the ‘Indian Summer’ range of crepe myrtles

HEIGHT: 4.0m

 WIDTH: 3.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Upright and open

FOLIAGE: Leathery, dark green leaves turning yellowish-orange in autumn.

 FLOWERS and FRUIT: Mid-lavender flowers in panicles mid-summer to mid-autumn.

 BARK: Sinuous bark, exfoliating (after about three years) to a light silvery grey underbark.

 GROWTH RATE: 

 DESCRIPTION: Adaptable, highly ornamental and long flowering.

 LANDSCAPE USES: An excellent choice as a small specimen tree for parks and gardens, around buildings, carparks and shopping areas.

 TOLERANCES: Best in moist, well drained, slightly acidic soils in a position receiving full sun.

 TREE CARE: Transplants easily provided adequate moisture levels are maintained. Bare rooted Indian Summer® Lagerstroemia should be pruned back by 30% when planted – this will help promote spring growth by allowing the plant to first establish a strong root system.