Crepe Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Tuscarora Crepe Myrtle (Bush Form) is a small vase-shaped deciduous tree that produces a profusion of crepe-like, vibrant, fuschia-pink, crinkled flowers with yellow stamens. 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. 

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

Lagerstroemia indica Tonto is a showy, narrow-growing small tree with masses of fuschia red flowers in summer. The visual display is carried into autumn with leaves of vibrant tones of red, orange and yellow. The bark is a rich, brown colour which reveals a lighter coloured underbark, creating a mottled effect as the tree matures. Crepe Myrtle Tonto will provide a stunning highlight to your garden throughout the whole year.

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

Plum Magic Crepe Myrtle is a beautifully rounded, small tree with a very dense growth habit. The ornamental tree has glossy, rich plum leaves that hold their colour from the moment they appear in spring to the end of autumn. The crinkly, fuschia pink flowers of this crepe myrtle are an eye-catching contrast to the dark foliage during the summer months. Smooth, mottled, light cinnamon brown bark adds year-round interest. Compact, dense, and colourful, this tree/shrub variation of the crepe myrtle is ideal for use as a large shrub to accent the landscape or as a specimen or street tree.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, coastal, heat and light frost tolerant.
Size: Height 1.8m x width 1.8m

Lagerstroemia Zuni is a pretty crepe myrtle with a dense canopy of dark, glossy green leaves. The foliage has red tinges when young and matures to a shiny dark green, with autumn foliage providing a colourful display of orange, red and maroon. Zuni produces masses of stunningly beautiful lavender-purple flower trusses that appear from summer through to 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: Organic rich free-draining soil
Conditions: Open, sunny position. Light frost tolerant.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 3m

A revolutionary new Crepe Myrtle, Diamonds in the Dark Pure White features magnificent near-black foliage that emerges in early spring, followed by masses of pure white blooms from summer until the first frost. The leaves provide excellent contrast with magnificent orange and red tonings as the foliage dies off in autumn. Its compact growth habit makes it attractive as a flowering hedge or plant en masse for a stand-out show-stopping visual display. Pure White is perfect for a beautiful tree to line the driveway and in decorative pots on the deck, porch or balcony. 

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: 3m x width 2.5m

Grande Red™ Crepe Myrtle is a magical dwarf crepe myrtle, admired for its intense red flowers that bloom prolifically from summer to autumn. With its compact, bushy form and disease-resistant foliage, this variety is perfect for small gardens, hedging, or feature planting. The glossy dark green leaves provide a beautiful contrast to the vibrant blooms, and in autumn, they transition to rich orange and red hues. 

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, drought & coastal tolerant
Size: Height 3m x width 2.5m

A revolutionary new Crepe Myrtle, Diamonds in the Dark Red Hot features magnificent near-black foliage that emerges in early spring, followed by masses of vibrant red blooms with just a hint of hot pink, from summer until the first frost. The leaves provide excellent contrast with magnificent orange and red tonings as the foliage dies off in autumn. Its compact growth habit makes it attractive as a flowering hedge or plant en masse for a stand-out show-stopping visual display. Red Hot is perfect as a beautiful tree to line the driveway, and in decorative pots on the deck, porch or balcony.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: 3m x width 2.5m