Crepe myrtle – Lagerstroemia indica

 

Tree Type: Deciduous
Height at Maturity: 20 feet
Spread at Maturity: 15 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Water Needs: Medium
Shade Type: Shade

Benefits: Flowers summer, attractive.

Problems: Powdery mildew, aphids, leaf scorch.

Comments: Peeling bark, many varieties available.