Crepe Myrtle

Natchez Crepe Myrtle is an ornamental, multi-stemmed tree with a broad spreading crown. In summer, clusters of incredible white, crepe-paper-like flowers are produced in abundance. The dark green leaves add to the visual feast as they transition into autumn, turning a rich bronzy-red colour before falling. The crepe myrtle tree brings colour, contrast and depth to the garden as the bark also provides colour as the tree matures, with its flakiness revealing the rich, brown underbark. Plant as a stand-alone specimen or as a feature en masse against a boundary line, fence or driveway.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 8m x width 6m

The dwarf Crepe Myrtle Enduring Summer Red is one of the first crepe myrtles to bloom every summer with its intense big blooms of deep red flowers. It is a compact shrub that adds a splash of colour and interest to the garden with rusty red autumn foliage that drops in winter, followed by early spring foliage turning red to green. It is a spectacular addition to most gardens bringing that splash of vitality during the warmer months. 

Soil: Moist, free-draining soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, coast and frost tolerant. 
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m 

Lagerstroemia Tuscarora is a stunning deciduous tree that delivers serious wow-factor. In late summer, it erupts in a profusion of vibrant fuchsia-pink, crepe-textured flowers with bright yellow stamens, lighting up the landscape when many trees are winding down. Fresh green, oval leaves fill the canopy through summer before turning spectacular shades of orange and red in autumn. Come winter, the smooth, peeling bark steals the show—revealing a beautifully mottled trunk in soft cinnamon, beige and red-brown tones for year-round interest. Flowering occurs on new growth, so winter pruning encourages an even more impressive display. Perfect as a feature tree, street tree, or landscape accent where colour and elegance are key.

Soil: Well-drained soil 
Conditions: Full sun. Drought and coastal tolerant. 
Size: Height 6-8m x width 4-6m

Lagerstroemia Acoma is a magnificent deciduous tree that makes a showy appearance every year. Luminous, pure white flowers with prominent gold anthers borne in long panicles flower from summer to autumn. The bright green summer foliage develops exquisite orange-red colouring in autumn. Smooth, mottled, light cinnamon brown bark adds year-round interest. Wonderful for use as a large shrub to accent the landscape or as a specimen or street tree. Pruning in winter will encourage the production of larger flower heads the following summer.

Soil: Well-prepared, well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat and coastal tolerant.
Size: 3m x width 3m

Lagerstroemia indica Sioux Crepe Myrtle is a showy, beautifully-shaped tree with masses of musk-pink flowers in summer, highly ornamental bark and brilliant autumn colour. When mature, the bark of this variety will peel, creating a mottled effect to reveal the beautiful caramel-pink colour of its underbark. The visual display is carried into autumn with leaves of vibrant tones of red, orange and yellow. Crepe Myrtle Sioux provides a stunning highlight to the garden during the whole year as a feature tree or mass planting for spectacular effect.

Soil: Well-prepared, well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat and coastal tolerant.
Size: 4-6m x width 3-4m