Lagerstroemia Indica White:Â 2.5-3.0 m Ht, 35-40 mm dia
Lagerstroemia indica, otherwise known as the Crape myrtle, crepe flower, Queen of shrubs, and the amazing shrub that blooms during the entire summer.
Planting & CareÂ
Sunlight:Â It is preferable to plant it in the fall in order to support root development,
Soil:Â well-drained. Loam, clay, sand
Water:Â Once established, crape myrtles are quite drought-tolerant. During the first few growing seasons, they should be watered regularly and deeply once a week, or twice a week in extremely hot weather.
Fertilizer:Â During the first growing season (spring/summer), lightly fertilize once a month. For established trees or shrubs, apply a slow-release fertilizer at the first signs of new growth in spring. Following that, apply a light feeding twice a month in spring and summer
Temperature:Â Hardy, though not heat tolerant of western exposures or temperatures above 115oF.Â
Pruning:Â pruning should be done in winter when they’re dormant.
