This 3-gallon bareroot white crape myrtle is a fast-growing, showy plant that produces gorgeous white flowers for 3-4 months. It has stunning fall foliage and grows in zones 7-9.
White Crape Myrtle
The White Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), also known as the Crepe Myrtle, is a beautiful and popular ornamental tree. It is known for its long blooming season, which can last from spring to fall, and its delicate, crepe paper-like flowers.
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White Crape Myrtle tree
White Crape Myrtle trees can grow up to 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide. They have a rounded habit and are covered in dark green leaves. The flowers are typically white in color, but can also be pink, red, or purple.
White Crape Myrtle trees are relatively easy to care for. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are also tolerant of drought once established.
To care for a White Crape Myrtle tree, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the tree in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the tree in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
White Crape Myrtle trees are a beautiful addition to any landscape. They can be used as shade trees, specimen trees, or in mass plantings. They are also a good choice for container growing.
Here are some tips for growing White Crape Myrtle trees:
- Choose a spot in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
- Plant the tree in the spring or fall.
- Water the tree regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the tree in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the tree in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
- Mulch around the tree with organic matter, such as pine needles or wood chips, to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Enjoy the beauty of the White Crape Myrtle tree!
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: | 2-3 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 2-3 ft |
| Botanical Name: | Lagerstroemia x 'Natchez' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
