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Muskogee Crape Myrtle Tree
Crape Myrtle 'Muskogee'
Crape Myrtle 'Muskogee'
Crape Myrtle 'Muskogee'
Muskogee Crape Myrtle Flowers
Muskogee Crape Myrtle Tree
Muskogee Crape Myrtle Tree
Crape Myrtle 'Muskogee'
Crape Myrtle 'Muskogee'
Crape Myrtle 'Muskogee'

Crape Myrtle 'Muskogee'

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  • This Crape Myrtle 'Muskogee' ships in a 1 Gallon Trade Pot
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The Lagerstroemia Indica x Fauriei 'Muskogee' - 'Muskogee' Crape Myrtle has the longest lasting blooms than most other Crape Myrtles. Being native to China, this deciduous shrub is hardy, heat-loving and 'Blood Red' Mildew resistant perfect from the southern United States. This shrub is a multi-stemmed, dense growing deciduous shrub decorated with dark green foliage that turn a golden yellow-orange in the fall. Clusters of showy, abundant, light lavender flowers bloom from early July to October lasting sometimes anywhere from 4 to 5 months every blooming period. Pruning any spent flowers will prolonged their flowering periods as well.

Full sun

Attracts birds, bees and butterflies.

Drought tolerant once established.

Pink flowers, non-fragrant

Pet safe, non-toxic

    This 'Muskogee ' Crape Myrtle comes in a 1 Gallon Trade Pot

    Size: Mature size can reach up to 20'-30'ft high and 15'-20'ft wide.

    Light: Prefers full sun. (At least 6 hours of direct sunlight)

    Hardiness zone: 7 - 11

    Characteristics: This shrub grows in an upright and arching manner, blooming clusters of vibrant light lavender flowers in the spring and summer lasting for 4-5 months at a time. Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Plant your Crape Myrtle where it will receive full sun in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before growth begins. Responds well to shaping into either a small tree or shrub.

    Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

    Soil, Water & Fertilize: Adapts to a variety of soils like loam and clay soils and is drought tolerant once roots are established. Prefers average well draining, moist soil with a pH of 5.0 - 6.5. Drought tolerant. Removing spent flowers will prolong blooming periods.

    Susceptibility: Leaf spot, aphids and powdery mildew.

    Plant Approximately 5'-6'ft apart to allow growing space for future spread.

    Abundant blooms will only occur when allowed full sun throughout the day.

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    Hardiness zone for this plant: 7 - 11

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