Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy'

Japanese crapemyrtle

Family	Lythraceae
Plant Type	tree
Zone	USDA: 6a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H2 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level
Height	12 - 15 m (40 - 50 ft)
Spread	6 - 7.5 m (20 - 25 ft)
Light	full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture	low to average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The tree Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' (Japanese crapemyrtle) bears showy and white flowers during early summer. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' (Japanese crapemyrtle) has showy, striped, multi-coloured and spotted and smooth bark. A specimen plant, Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' (Japanese crapemyrtle) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses	Shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics	It is worthy to note that Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' tolerates drought and pollution.
Cautions	The growth rate of Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' (Japanese crapemyrtle) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.