Lagerstroemia speciosa
PRIDE OF INDIA, QUEEN'S CREPE MYRTLE
Lythraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Tropical Asia

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Lagerstroemia speciosa
PRIDE OF INDIA, QUEEN'S CREPE MYRTLE
Lythraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink, mauve, purple or white

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn

Bark & Stems: brown peeling bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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