The Sioux Crape Myrtle is a stunning pink flowering tree that grows up to 20 feet tall. It thrives in growing zones 7-9 and is grown naturally.
The Sioux Crape Myrtle is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to the southeastern United States. It is known for its beautiful, dark pink flowers that bloom in the summer. The Sioux Crape Myrtle is a popular choice for landscaping and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 6 to 9.
The Sioux Crape Myrtle grows to be 12 to 15 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide. It has oval-shaped leaves that are green in the summer and turn red in the fall. The flowers are clusters of small, crinkled petals that bloom in the summer. The flowers can be pink, white, red, or purple.
The Sioux Crape Myrtle is relatively easy to care for. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, but it should be watered regularly during the first year after planting. The Sioux Crape Myrtle is also susceptible to powdery mildew, so it is important to water the leaves from the bottom to prevent the disease.
If you are looking for a beautiful and low-maintenance tree for your landscape, the Sioux Crape Myrtle is a good option. It is a hardy tree that can thrive in a variety of conditions and it provides color in the landscape all summer long.
Here are some additional tips for caring for Sioux Crape Myrtle trees:
- Fertilize the tree in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the tree in the late winter or early spring to remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
- Protect the tree from powdery mildew by watering the leaves from the bottom and spraying the tree with a fungicide.
With proper care, Sioux Crape Myrtle trees can live for many years and provide beauty to your landscape.
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: | 8-10 ft |
| Sunlight: | Fast |
| Mature Width: | 10 ft |
| Botanical Name: | Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
