Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtle
Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtle is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for flowering tree that is known for its prolific blooms of white, crepe-like flowers. It is a popular choice for both home gardens and commercial landscapes.
Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtle typically grows to be 18-20 feet tall and wide, with a rounded habit. It blooms from mid-summer to fall, and its flowers can last for several weeks. The flowers are attractive to pollinators, such as butterflies and bees.
Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtle is relatively easy to care for. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established, but it will benefit from regular watering during hot, dry weather. Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtle can be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Here are some tips for caring for your Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtle:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during hot, dry weather.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size.
- Protect from winter damage by covering with burlap or frost cloth in cold climates.
Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtle is a beautiful and versatile plant that can add a touch of elegance to any landscape. It is a great choice for gardeners of all experience levels.
Here are some additional tips for growing Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtles:
- Avoid planting Crape Myrtles in areas where they will be exposed to strong winds, as this can damage the flowers and buds.
- Mulch around your Crape Myrtle plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Be careful not to overwater your Crape Myrtles, as this can lead to root rot.
- Watch for pests and diseases, such as aphids, scale, and powdery mildew. Treat any problems immediately to prevent them from spreading.
With proper care, your Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtle will thrive for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 7-10 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 20-30 ft |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 20 ft |
| Botanical Name: | Lagerstroemia x 'Natchez' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
