Lagerstroemia x 'Sarah's Favorite'

Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtle

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Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtle is a deciduous tree with dark cinnamon exfoliating bark.  The glossy deep green foliage emerges copper-bronze and turns vibrant shades of red, burgundy, or orange in fall.   The large panicles of white flowers bloom on new wood from summer into fall.  Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil.

Type: 

Tree

Height: 

15' - 25'

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 GardensFoundation Planting, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS: Indian HawthornButterfly BushAgastache

IMAGE: Forest & Kim StarrStarr-090720-3014-Lagerstroemia indica-flowers and leaves-Waiehu-Maui (24674594390)CC BY 3.0 US

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