Lagerstroemia 'Biloxi'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- la-ger-STROH-mee-ah
- Description
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'Biloxi' Crape Myrtle is a pale pink flowering deciduous small vase-shaped tree. It was bred to have a long bloom season, better winter hardiness, drought tolerance and increased resistance to powdery mildew. This is a great choice for urban areas that have small spaces.
Pruning should be completed in winter or early spring, as this plant blooms on new wood.
A layer of organic mulch will help keep the plant retain moisture.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common crape myrtle pests and diseases.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Lagerstroemia
- Family:
- Lythraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- Powdery Mildew
- Dimensions:
- Height: 12 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 15 ft. 0 in. - 25 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Vase
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- Showy pale pink flowers appear mid-summer and have a long-lasting bloom time.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Lawn
- Patio
- Small Space
- Landscape Theme:
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Design Feature:
- Flowering Tree
- Small Tree
- Specimen
- Street Tree
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Compaction
- Diseases
- Drought
- Pollution
- Urban Conditions
