Muskogee Lavender Crepe Myrtle
Plant Bio:
Muskogee lavender crepe myrtle is a small tree with panicles of light lavender-pink flowers that appear amid glossy green foliage. In fall, the foliage turns red and is highlighted by the cinnamon colored bark that is smooth, peeling to a shiny light grey. Makes an excellent specimen or group planting.
Watering Requirements
Low – water deeply when soil is dry. About 1” per week.
Feeding Requirements
Fertilize annually with a balanced slow release fertilizer when leaves first appear in spring.
Pruning Time & Tips
Prune in late winter or early spring. Remove crossing limbs and to keep a nice canopy shape.
Common Pests & Diseases
Powdery mildew, Cercospora Leaf Spot, Aphids, Japanese Beetles and Sooty Mold.
Maturity
20’ x 15’
Troubleshooting:
Keep an eye on suckers growing at the base of the trunk, it’s best to prune these off as early as possible to avoid energy spent growing unwanted limbs.
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