Autaugaville Crape Myrtle is a small deciduous flowering tree with a multi-stemmed trunk and upright branches. The glossy green foliage turns orange-red with fall, while the pinkish-purple panicles bloom on new wood in summer. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil.
| Type: | |
| Height: |
12' - 15' |
| Spread: |
10’ - 12' |
| Spacing: |
12' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
| Culture: | |
| Bloom Color: |
Purple |
| 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
IMAGES: Eduardo López López, Lagerstroemia indica 2014, (2) Maja Dumat, Kreppmyrte (Lagerstroemia indica), (3) Otota DANA, 百日紅
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
