Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee'
Muskcogee, a Japanese hybrid, is one of the largest growing of the crape myrtles. It offers a lovely light-lavender bloom and soft-colored, light gray-brown bark. Extremely resistant to powdery mildew.
Fall foliage is a showy red and orange.
Note: Regardless of hardiness zone, all crape myrtles are subject to die-back at temps below 15 degrees. Probability of this happening is increased by pruning in fall or winter. Prune only in earliest spring. Bloom will be on new wood.
*Seldom Damaged by Deer*
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds & Birds
Photo courtesy of Our Growing Friends at Casey Nursery in Goldsboro, NC and Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC 336-857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Tree |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
20' - 30'+ |
| Spread |
10' - 20' |
| Shape |
Upright, arching |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green, medium |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Orange-red |
| Flowering Season |
Summer through Frost |
| Flower Color |
Pale Purple |
| Beneficial Pollinator |
'Friendly' |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure Planting Area Provides Adequate Drainage |
