Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' ~ Catawba Crape Myrtle - Delivered By ServeScape

Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'

Catawba Crape Myrtle

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**Dormancy Note - This plant is currently dormant for the winter! It is available for purchase! Your delivered plant may be dormant, or showing very little top growth. However, you can still plant! These plants are putting all their energy into root production, so they will be ready to thrive in the spring! If you have any issues with your plant the following peak season, you can fill out our return request form to request a replacement plant.

Catawba Crape Myrtle is a domed upright deciduous shrub with exfoliating bark.  The foliage emerges bronze-red and matures to bright green before turning vibrant red-orange in fall, while the large dark purple panicles bloom bloom on new wood in summer.  Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil.  Catawba is mildew resistant.

Type: 

Shrub
Height: 

10' - 15'
Spread: 

10’ - 15'
Spacing: 

12'
USDA Hardiness Zone: 

7 - 9
Culture: 

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Color: 

Purple
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 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: Lilyturf, Hibiscus, Butterfly Bush

Image: Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia indica Catawba 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' ~ Catawba Crape Myrtle - Delivered By ServeScape

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