Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Miami'

Miami Crape Myrtle

Size

Miami Crape Myrtle is a large upright deciduous shrub with smooth exfoliating bark and glossy green foliage that turns red with fall.  Its large frilly rose pink panicles bloom on new wood in summer.  Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil.  Miami has high mildew resistance.

Type: 

Shrub

Height: 

10' - 12'

Spread: 

8’ - 12'

Spacing: 

10'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

7 - 9

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

Pink

Season of Interest: 

Summer, Fall

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

COMPANION PLANTS: Indian Hawthorn, Catmint, Hydrangea

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x fauriei Miami 4zzCC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x fauriei Miami 1zzCC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x fauriei Miami 2zzCC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x fauriei Miami 3zzCC BY-SA 4.0, (5) This photo was taken by Dave WhitingerJapanese Crepe Myrtle, Crape Myrtle 'Miami' (Lagerstroemia x fauriei)CC BY-SA 3.0

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