Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'

Natchez Crape Myrtle

Size

Natchez Crape Myrtle is a large deciduous shrub with dark cinnamon exfoliating bark.  The glossy deep green foliage turns vibrant red-orange in fall, while the large white soft panicles bloom on new wood in summer.  Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil.  Mildew resistant.

Type: 

Shrub

Height: 

15' - 20'

Spread: 

15’ - 20'

Spacing: 

18'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

6 - 9

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

White

Season of Interest: 

SummerFall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Prune back in spring before bloom to promote flowers.  It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.  Watch for aphids and scale. 
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersWildlife GardensUrban Gardens, Foundation Planting, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS: Indian HawthornButterfly BushAgastache

IMAGESAbhishek 786Crape myrtleCC BY-SA 4.0, (2)Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia Natchez 7zzCC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown