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Giant Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia speciosa

Other Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
la-ger-STROH-mee-ah spee-see-OH-suh
Description

Giant Crape Myrtle is a flowering deciduous tree with large bright pink to light purple flowers.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Aphids and scale are occasional insect pests.  Powdery mildew and fungal leafspot are common disease problems.  If planted in alkaline soils the leaves will show chlorosis (yellowing).  

The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common crape myrtle pests and diseases.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'Violet Filli'
'Violet Filli'
Tags:
#showy flowers#deciduous#pink flowers#flowering tree#smooth bark#lavender flowers#large flowers#deciduous tree
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'Violet Filli'
'Violet Filli'
Tags:
#showy flowers#deciduous#pink flowers#flowering tree#smooth bark#lavender flowers#large flowers#deciduous tree
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Lagerstroemia
    Species:
    speciosa
    Family:
    Lythraceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    China
    Dimensions:
    Height: 40 ft. 0 in. - 60 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 30 ft. 0 in. - 40 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Tree
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Rounded
  • Cultural Conditions:
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    10b, 11a, 11b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Purple/Lavender
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Panicle
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    3" bright pink to lavendar terminal panicles appear in early to mid-summer.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Bark:
    Surface/Attachment:
    Peeling
    Smooth
    Bark Description:
    Thin smooth bark peels with age and can be easily injured.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No