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Lagerstroemia 'Natchez'

Family Lythraceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 1.2 - 9 m (4 - 30 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 11 m (4 - 35 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Lagerstroemia 'Natchez' (crape myrtle) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and white blossoms during early summer to early fall. The showy glossy foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. Lagerstroemia 'Natchez' (crape myrtle) has showy, multi-coloured and spotted and exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Lagerstroemia 'Natchez' (crape myrtle) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Lagerstroemia 'Natchez' . Lagerstroemia 'Natchez' is tolerant of drought, compacted soil and pollution. In autumn, Lagerstroemia 'Natchez' is alight with fall colour.
Cautions The growth rate of Lagerstroemia 'Natchez' (crape myrtle) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.