Lagerstroemia 'Natchez'
- Phonetic Spelling
- la-ger-STROH-mee-ah
- Description
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'Natchez' is a mildew-resistant cross created by combining L. indica and L. subcostata var. fauriei. This multi-trunked deciduous shrub is upright and spreading. It tolerates clay soil and air pollution and can be quite a drought-tolerant once established.
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.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Border Landscape Pinewild County Club, Moore County
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Lagerstroemia
- Family:
- Lythraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- Mildew
- Dimensions:
- Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 21 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 21 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Multi-trunked
- Maintenance:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- 6-feet-12 feet
- 12-24 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
- Fruit Description:
- Round capsules that persist into winter
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Orange
- Red/Burgundy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Dark green leaves turn brilliant orange-red in the fall
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Flowering Tree
- Hedge
- Screen/Privacy
- Small groups
- Small Tree
- Specimen
- Street Tree
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Diseases
- Drought
- Pollution
- Urban Conditions
