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    Lagerstroemia speciosa

    Also Known As

    • Lagerstroemia flos-reginae
    • Giant Crape Myrtle
    • Pride of India
    • Queen's Crape Myrtle

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 25'-50'
    • W: 20'-40'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Lagerstroemia speciosa plant details

    Lagerstroemia speciosa is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagerstroemia speciosa

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: lythraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 25 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: distinctive bark, fall color, peeling bark

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagerstroemia speciosa

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A much showier version of the common “Crape Myrtle” often seen in gardens. This Lagerstroemia has flower spikes that are 1’ long & individual flowers that are 2” wide. The flowers are a pinky-purple & bloom in Summer. The large flowers are crinkled like crape paper, hence the common name. The large tropical leaves are a rich green. In Fall the leaves turn a deep red. The bark is attractively spotted & peeling. The strong wood was used for building homes & boats in India. After the bloom large seeds develop that are ornamental as well. This tree has many medicinal uses, including lowering blood sugar. Gets to be 50’ tall in its native habitat of India but here it is often 25-30’ tall. Blooms at a young age. May prefer heat like other Lagerstroemias.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Lagerstroemia speciosa plant

    How to Grow Lagerstroemia speciosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite® PP10296

    Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II'

    aka Lagerstroemia Dynamite®, Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite'®, Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II' Cultivar, Dynamite Crape Myrtle, Dynamite Crepe Myrtle, Dynamite® Crapemyrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-20'

    Width: 5'-18'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite® PP10296 flower by littlegemtrees
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    Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho'

    aka Lagerstroemia 'Arapahoe', Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Arapaho', Lagerstroemia x 'Arapaho', Arapaho Crape Myrtle, Arapaho Crepe Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-10'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho' foliage by plant lust
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    Lagerstroemia indica Pink Velour® PP10319

    Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III'

    aka Lagerstroemia 'Pink Velour', Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink Velour', Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III' Cultivar, Lagerstroemia x 'Whit III' PP 10319, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle, Pink Velour Myrtle, Pink Velour® Crapemyrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia indica Pink Velour® PP10319 flower, foliage by Almost Eden
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    Lagerstroemia 'Sioux'

    aka Lagerstroemia indica 'Sioux', Crape Myrtle, Japanese Crepe Myrtle, Sioux Crape Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia 'Sioux' flower, foliage by Fantastic Plants
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    Lagerstroemia 'Centennial Spirit'

    aka Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle, Centennial Spirit Crepe Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia 'Centennial Spirit' flower by David J. Stang
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