Common Name:

Natchez Crape Myrtle

Scientific Name:

Lagerstroemia X "Natchez"

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Introduction:

The Crape Myrtle make some of our finest flowering trees. The tree form is the most popular way to grow the plant, though it can make a beautiful shrub.

Common Name:

Natchez Crape Myrtle

Scientific Name:

Lagerstroemia X "Natchez"

Plant Type:

Trees

USDA Hardiness Zones:

7 through 10A

Exposure:

Full sun

Uses:

Shade tree; buffer strips around parking lots; deck or patio tree

Moisture Requirements:

Medium

Soil Tolerances:

Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well-drained

Plant Spacing:

10 ft. - 15 ft.

Height:

25 ft. - 30 ft.

Spread:

15 ft. - 25 ft.

Plant Habit:

Large shrub of tree

Plant Density:

Moderate

Growth Rate:

Medium