Natchez Crepe Myrtle
Plant Bio:
Natchez crepe myrtle is a large shrub or small tree with smooth, dark, cinnamon brown, exfoliating bark. Glossy dark green leaves turn vibrant orange-red in the fall. Panicles of pure white, soft textured flowers bloom all summer long. Makes an excellent specimen planting or impressive in groupings.
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
24’ x 24’
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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