Lagerstroemia x 'Natchez'

Crape Myrtle Natchez

Deciduous Shrub, Tree

This "garden-sized" tree suitable for smaller, city gardens is most appreciated for its wonderful, creamy, smooth bark and pleasing structure in winter, but it also offers fall color and a summertime bloom of white panicles. Drought tolerant when established but performs best with some supplemental summer water.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat

Description

Size: 180 - 240 tall x 120 - 144 wide
Shape / Form: Vase
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Attractive Bark or Stem, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Fall Color, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Attracts Hummingbirds, Flowers, Long Blooming, Exfoliating Bark, Smooth Bark

Foliage Color: Green
Fall Color: Red Orange

Flower Color: White
Bloom Season: Aug, Fall, Sep
Flower Shape: Panicle


Fruit Description: Tan

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Container, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Specimen, Street Tree, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deer Resistant
Wildlife: Bees, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds, Pollinators

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: canopy
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low, medium

Suitable Substitutes

Lagerstroemia hybrid 'Zuni' | Crape Myrtle Zuni

Perfect Partners

Hebe pinguifolia 'Sutherlandii' | Sutherland hebe

Plant Combos