Moonlight Magic Crape Myrtle is a stunning plant with elegant white frilly blooms and dark purple foliage. Grown in zones 7-9, it reaches a size of 10-12 feet.
Crape Myrtle Moonlight Magic
Crape Myrtle Moonlight Magic is a small, upright tree that is known for its deep purple foliage and white flowers. It is a relatively new cultivar, having been introduced in 2009, but it has quickly become a popular choice for gardeners due to its low-maintenance requirements and attractive features.
Crape Myrtle Moonlight Magic
Growth habit: Crape Myrtle Moonlight Magic typically grows to be 8-12 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide at maturity. It has a dense, rounded habit with branching that extends to the ground. The new growth is purple in color, and the leaves mature to a deep maroon.
Blooms: Crape Myrtle Moonlight Magic blooms profusely from midsummer to early fall. The flowers are produced in large clusters and are a pure white color. The flowers are sterile, so they do not produce seed. This makes the plant less messy and easier to maintain.
Fall foliage: Crape Myrtle Moonlight Magic also has attractive fall foliage. The leaves turn a brilliant red-orange color before falling off in the winter.
Uses: Crape Myrtle Moonlight Magic is a versatile tree that can be used in a variety of landscaping applications. It is often used as a foundation planting, specimen tree, or accent plant. It is also a good choice for mixed borders and container plantings.
Care: Crape Myrtle Moonlight Magic is a relatively low-maintenance tree. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and is drought tolerant once established. It is also deer resistant. Crape Myrtle Moonlight Magic should be pruned in the late winter or early spring to maintain its shape and size.
Tips for growing Crape Myrtle Moonlight Magic:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water regularly until the tree is established.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune as needed to maintain shape and size.
Crape Myrtle Moonlight Magic is a beautiful and versatile tree that is a great addition to any landscape. With its deep purple foliage, white flowers, and attractive fall foliage, it is sure to add interest and color to your garden 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
| Mature Height: | 8 to 10 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 5 to 6 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Lagerstroemia indica |
| Bloom Time | July to October |
