A large shrub or small tree with smooth, dark, cinnamon brown, exfoliating bark. Glossy dark green leaves turn vibrant orange-red in fall. Panicles of pure white, soft-textured flowers bloom all summer. Makes an excellent specimen, accent or group planting. Deciduous.

Average Size at Maturity Moderate growing; reaches 20 ft. tall and wide.
Bloom Time Summer
Deciduous/ Evergreen Deciduous
Flower Attribute: Showy Flowers
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Garden Style: Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic
Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped crown making this well suited for street tree planting. Lower branches may droop  
Growth Rate: Moderate
Landscape Use Firescaping/Firewise, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Urban Garden
Light Needs: Full sun
Soil Needs: Thrive in slightly acidic soils with a pH of about 6 to 6.5 to use fertilizer efficiently 
Special Feature: Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Water Needs: Water crape myrtle plants thoroughly at planting time and once a week, in the absence of rainfall, for the first two months after planting.

Watering Needs: Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.