Pocomoke Crape Myrtle is a dwarf multi-stemmed deciduous shrub. The foliage emerges maroon and matures to a glossy dark green that turns rich bronze-red with fall, while the large dark pink panicles bloom on new wood in summer. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil. Pocomoke has excellent resistant to powdery mildew.
| Type: | |
| Height: | 
 3' - 5'  | 
| Spread: | 
 4’ - 5'  | 
| Spacing: | 
 4'  | 
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 
 6 - 9  | 
| Culture: | |
| Bloom Color: | 
 Pink  | 
| Season of Interest: | 
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, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundation Planting, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Magnolia, Lilyturf, Butterfly Bush
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x Pocomoke 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0