Crape Myrtle

About this plant

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee' is a superb deciduous tree, prized for its long-lasting, showy clusters of lavender-pink flowers that adorn the landscape from summer into fall. Beyond its captivating floral display, 'Muskogee' boasts exceptional features including striking cinnamon-brown to gray exfoliating bark that provides year-round interest, revealing a smooth, polished trunk beneath. This cultivar is a hybrid known for its improved resistance to powdery mildew, a common issue with other Crape Myrtle varieties, making it a healthier and more vigorous choice for your garden. Its upright, spreading growth habit creates a graceful, vase-shaped silhouette, perfect for use as a specimen tree, in groupings, or along property lines. With its vibrant blooms, ornamental bark, and robust nature, the Muskogee Crape Myrtle offers a sophisticated touch to any landscape, providing continuous beauty and a touch of seasonal splendor.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in a variety of soils, though prefers well-drained loamy soil. Benefits from annual pruning in late winter or early spring to promote stronger branching and more prolific flowering. Remove spent flower clusters to encourage reblooming. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release formula. Pest and disease resistant, particularly to powdery mildew.