| Name: | Crape Myrtle |
| Height: | 6-25′ |
| Width/Spread: | 10-20′ |
| Light: | Sun |
| Evergreen/Deciduous: | D |
| Seasonal Interest: | Summer |
| Color/Feature: | White, pink, lavender, red, varied fall foliage |
| Maintenance: | Pruning is best done in late winter before new growth begins. Pruning should normally involve only removing dead and twiggy growth to expose the sculptural character of the tree. |
| Botanical Name
& Comments: |
Lagerstroemia indica Powdery mildew can become a disfiguring nuisance if left unchecked. As a general rule, cultivars with the name of a native American tribe will be resistant to powdery mildew. Aphids are the second potential problem on crapes. |
Learn about other waterwise large shrubs and small trees for Lubbock County, compiled by Lubbock Master Gardener Association.