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Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Townhouse'

Family Lythraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 6 - 9 m (20 - 30 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 'Townhouse' (Japanese crapemyrtle) bears showy and white blossoms during early summer. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Townhouse' (Japanese crapemyrtle) has showy, striped, multi-coloured and spotted and exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Townhouse' (Japanese crapemyrtle) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Townhouse' is tolerant of drought and pollution.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Townhouse' (Japanese crapemyrtle) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.