Crape Myrtle Catawba Purple

$99.99 / 7G


Item # 12572

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Botanical: Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'
Common: Catawba Crape Myrtle
How To Maintain: Feed March and November with Treetone. Mulch November and June. Deep soak every 2 weeks with MiracleGro the first two summers after planting. Remove suckers at base and keep limbed-up to 3-4'. Spray in March with Horticultural Oil insecticide.The last plant to leaf out in the spring - be patient - til June 1.
Usage: Attractive accent, mass planting or border
Plant In: Full sun, well drained soil
Interest: Summer Bloomer
Pruning: Limb-up side branches to 3-4' Keep off suckers
Bloom In: Mid July to September
Flower: Crinkled violet-purple flowers
Full Size: 15'x14'
Spacing: 10-15'
Habit: Upright, vase shaped deciduous tree
Growth: Fast
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: 0 to 10 deg. F
Water Use: Drought, tolerant
Leaf: Glossy dark green leaves
Seasonal: Red-orange fall foliage

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