Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Miami' ~ Miami Crape Myrtle

Miami Crape Myrtle is a large upright deciduous shrub with smooth exfoliating bark and glossy green foliage that turns red with fall.  Its large frilly rose pink panicles bloom on new wood in summer.  Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil.  Miami has high mildew resistance. Type:  Shrub Height:  10' - 12' Spread:  8’ - 12' Spacing:  10' USDA Hardiness Zone:  7 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Pink Season of Interest:  Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Prune back in spring before bloom to promote flowers.  It can be susceptible to leaf spot.  Watch for aphids and scale. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges. COMPANION PLANTS: Indian Hawthorn, Catmint, Hydrangea IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x fauriei Miami 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x fauriei Miami 1zz, CC