Coral Magic Crape Myrtle is a stunning flowering tree grown in zones 7-10. It reaches 10-12 ft tall and blooms coral-pink flowers in summer.
Coral Magic Crape Myrtle
The Coral Magic Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Coral Magic') is a beautiful and popular flowering tree. It is known for its large, coral-red blooms that bloom in the summer. The Coral Magic Crape Myrtle is a relatively easy-to-care-for tree and is a good choice for gardens in warm climates.
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Coral Magic Crape Myrtle flowers
The Coral Magic Crape Myrtle can grow to be 20-30 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide. It has a rounded habit and a smooth, gray bark. The leaves are oval-shaped and dark green in color. The flowers are produced in clusters on the ends of the branches. They are typically coral-red in color, but they can also be pink, white, or purple.
The Coral Magic Crape Myrtle is a relatively low-maintenance tree. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and deer resistant. To care for a Coral Magic Crape Myrtle, water the tree regularly, especially during the first few weeks after planting. Fertilize the tree with a balanced fertilizer in the spring. Prune the tree after flowering to encourage new growth.
The Coral Magic Crape Myrtle is a beautiful and versatile tree that can be used in a variety of garden settings. It is a good choice for foundation plantings, borders, and mass plantings. The Coral Magic Crape Myrtle can also be grown in containers.
Here are some tips for planting and caring for the Coral Magic Crape Myrtle:
- Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Plant the Coral Magic Crape Myrtle in the spring or fall.
- Water the tree regularly, especially during the first few weeks after planting.
- Fertilize the tree with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.
- Prune the tree after flowering to encourage new growth.
- Inspect the tree regularly for pests and diseases and treat them immediately if you see any.
With proper care, your Coral Magic Crape Myrtle will thrive for many years to come and provide you with years of enjoyment with its beautiful blooms.
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: 5-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 4-10 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 4-10 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Hopi' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
