Crape Myrtle Natchez

Crape Myrtle Natchez

15 gallon MT (7-8ft)
$99.99
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Crape Myrtle Natchez
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Crape Myrtle Natchez

Crape Myrtle Natchez

$99.99
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Plant Overview

Crape Myrtle Natchez (Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei ‘Natchez’) is a beautiful deciduous flowering tree admired for its abundant clusters of pure white blooms, graceful spreading branches, and distinctive cinnamon-brown peeling bark. Its large, crinkled flowers create an elegant display throughout summer, while glossy green foliage develops vibrant orange and red tones in fall. This vigorous, heat-tolerant variety offers excellent resistance to powdery mildew and thrives in Florida's sunny landscapes. With its attractive multi-trunk form and broad canopy, Natchez Crape Myrtle makes an excellent choice for ornamental shade trees, driveway accents, large garden beds, and landscape focal points.

Key Plant Characteristics

  • Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei ‘Natchez’

  • Common Names: Natchez Crape Myrtle, White Crape Myrtle

  • Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree

  • Mature Height: Approximately 20–30 feet

  • Mature Spread: Approximately 15–25 feet, potentially wider with age

  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast-growing

  • Growth Habit: Upright, spreading, vase-shaped, and often multi-trunked

  • Foliage: Glossy green leaves turning orange and red in fall

  • Flowers: Large clusters of pure white, ruffled blooms

  • Blooming Season: Summer through early fall

  • Bark: Attractive cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–9, with cultivation possible in suitable Zone 10 locations

  • Florida Growing Zones: Best suited to North and Central Florida, particularly Zones 8–9; can grow in suitable South Florida locations

  • Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

  • Special Features: Long summer flowering, attractive peeling bark, drought tolerance, and excellent powdery mildew resistance

Plant Care Guide

  • Sunlight: Plant in full sun, providing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for abundant flowering.

  • Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, water during extended dry periods.

  • Soil: Prefers well-draining soil but adapts to Florida's sandy, loamy, and clay soils.

  • Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring if needed. Avoid excessive nitrogen.

  • Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter to remove damaged, crossing, or unwanted branches. Avoid severe topping, commonly called crape murder.

  • Cold Protection: Cold-hardy throughout its recommended growing zones. Mature trees generally require no winter protection.

  • Pests & Diseases: Excellent resistance to powdery mildew and aphids, although crape myrtle bark scale and other pests may occasionally occur.

  • Additional Care Tips: Allow ample room for the mature canopy. Apply mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture, keeping it away from the trunk.

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