Lagerstroemia indica
Botanical Name
Lagerstroemia indica
Hardiness
Zones 7 to 9 (grown as a perennial in colder locations)
Height
15 to 25 feet
Width
15 to 25 feet
Flowers
1 to 1.5
Fruit
Dried capsule that persist through winter
Fall Color
Varies from yellow to orange to red
Light
Full sun
Soil
Needs moist, well drained soil
Planting and Care
Can be used as a specimen or planted in small groups. Thrives in hot sunny climates. Moderately salt tolerant. Prune out deadwood in spring.
Problems
Powdery mildew, black spot, leaf spot, tip blight, root rot, sooty mold, aphids, Florida wax scale
Did you know?
This plant has multi-season interest. Beautiful summer blooms, attractive fall color and showy bark.