Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy'

Also Known As

Lagerstroemia faurii 'Fantasy'
Fantasy Crepe Myrtle
Fantasy Japanese Crape Myrtle
Fantasy Japanese Crepe Myrtle

Plant type

tree

size

H: 25'
W: 25'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' plant details

Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT wide, 25 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fall color, peeling bark, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This stunning 25x25' upright, multi-stemmed tree has wonderful year-round interest! Deep-green foliage emerges in the spring. Summer brings not only 2-4" masses of bright-white flowers, the gorgeous, showy, cinnamon-colored bark exfoliates in long sheets to reveal the smooth inner bark of pale-copper. In autumn, the green leaves turn a rich golden-yellow. Finally, in winter, the bark is revealed to be a mix of smooth bark and some strips of shaggy bark left to lend texture. This is truly an exquisite specimen. S/M

By: Forestfarm

The faurii species is the parent that the breeders hae been using to make crepe myrtles disease resistant and hardy and this is a selected form for its incredible bark. Zone 6.

By: Whitman Farms

Upright, multistemmed, deciduous tree with peeling, red brown bark and oblong , dark green leaves. In summer, white flowers are produced in panicles 2-4" long. Grows vigorously to 25' tall and wide.