Lagerstroemia fauriei x indica – Yuma Crepe Myrtle
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$78.04
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.
