Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez' ~ Monrovia® Natchez Crape Myrtle
Monrovia® Natchez Crape Myrtle is a large deciduous shrub with dark cinnamon exfoliating bark. The glossy deep green foliage turns vibrant red-orange in fall, while the large white soft panicles bloom on new wood in summer. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil. Mildew resistant. Type: Shrub Height: 15' - 20' Spread: 15’ - 20' Spacing: 18' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 - 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White 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 and powdery mildew. Watch for aphids and scale. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundation Planting, and Hedges. COMPANION PLANTS: Indian Hawthorn, Butterfly Bush, Agastache IMAGES: Abhishek 786, Crape myrtle, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2)Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia Natchez 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0