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    Lagerstroemia 'Ebony and Ivory'

    Also Known As

    • Lagerstroemia x 'Ebony and Ivory'
    • Ebony and Ivory Crape Myrtle

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Lagerstroemia 'Ebony and Ivory' plant details

    Lagerstroemia 'Ebony and Ivory' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with burgundy foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagerstroemia 'Ebony and Ivory'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: lythraceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: compact, disease-resistant, fall color, floriferous, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagerstroemia 'Ebony and Ivory'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Ebony and Ivory Crape Myrtle produces large clusters of large, pure white flowers with yellow eyes that simply glow against the dark purple, nearly black foliage. With an upright habit and disease resistant foliage that retains its dark coloration right through summer this new Crape Myrtle is sure to be a standout in the landscape. The Ebony series of Crape Myrtles were developed from the breeding work of Cecile Pounders at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service in cooperation with Mississippi State University and were released in 2013. They were selected for disease resistance, dark non-fading foliage, clear brightly colored flowers, and various growth habits. These same Crape Myrtles are also unfortunately and confusingly being offered under trademarked names as well.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Lagerstroemia 'Ebony and Ivory' plant

    How to Grow Lagerstroemia 'Ebony and Ivory'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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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 speciosa

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

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 25'-50'

    Width: 20'-40'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia speciosa flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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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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