Lagerstroemia indica x faurei – Natchez

Description

Lagerstroemia indica x faurei – Natchez

Part of the 'Indian Summer' Crepe Myrtle Range

HEIGHT: 8.0m

WIDTH: 6.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Rounded and spreading

FOLIAGE: Dark bronze foliage becomes darker green with maturity and turns to orange shades during Autumn.

FLOWERS: An abundance of frilly white flowers during Summer and Autumn.

 DESCRIPTION: This hardy Crepe myrtle has an abundance of frilly white flowers during Summer and Autumn. Foliage is dark bronze becoming darker green with maturity and turning to orange shades during Autumn. Also has attractive smooth mottled grey bark on trunk.

 TOLERANCES: This variety is mildew resistant. Prefers well drained rich soil in a sunny position.

 TREE CARE: Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.