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Lagerstroemia subcostata var. fauriei is often confused with:
Lagerstroemia limii Bark
Lagerstroemia 'Natchez' 'Natchez' Form
Native alternative(s) for Lagerstroemia subcostata var. fauriei:
Aesculus pavia Form in bloom
Cercis canadensis tree form with pink blooms
Chionanthus virginicus Flowering branch
Cornus florida Cornus florida
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Cornus kousa Cornus kousa
Stewartia monadelpha Stewartia monadelpha
Stewartia sinensis Stewartia sinensis
Lagerstroemia subcostata var. fauriei has some common insect problems:
Crapemyrtle Aphid
Crape Myrtle Pest Management Calendar
Crapemyrtle Flea Beetle
Pests of Crape Myrtle
Crapemyrtle Bark Scale

Lagerstroemia subcostata var. fauriei

Common Name(s):

Previously known as:

  • Lagerstroemia fauriei
Phonetic Spelling
la-ger-STROH-mee-ah sub-koh-STAY-tuh FAR-ree-ey
Description

This species of Crepe Myrtle from Yakushima Island, Japan is tree-like, has white flowers and spectacular copper-colored bark. It is one of the parent species for the "Indian Tribe" hybrids (including the very popular 'Natchez') introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum. This Crepe Myrtle is more cold hardy than L. indica but also tolerates heat.

Plant in open sunny site with well-drained soil in a spacious location where the peeling copper-colored trunks will be a feature.  

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: Aphids and scale can be pests. Diseases include fungal and leaf spot. The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common pests and diseases.  

See this plant in the following landscape:
Japanese Garden at JC Raulston Arboretum
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • Fantasy (JC Raulston Arboretum introduction)
  • Kiowa
  • Townhouse
Fantasy (JC Raulston Arboretum introduction), Kiowa, Townhouse
Tags:
#deciduous#full sun tolerant#interesting bark#specimen#white flowers#winter interest#flowering tree#summer flowers#exfoliating bark
 
Form
Form John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org CC BY-NC 4.0
Form
Form John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org CC BY-NC 4.0
Flowers
Flowers John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org CC BY-NC 4.0
bark
Bark Scott Zona CC BY-NC 2.0
Bark
Bark Wendy Cutler CC BY 2.0
Leaf closeup
Leaf closeup John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org CC BY-NC 4.0
'Fantasy' Form
'Fantasy' Form Jim Robbins CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
'Fantasy' Trunk
'Fantasy' Trunk Jim Robbins CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Iced Branch - January - Wake Co., NC
Iced Branch - January - Wake Co., NC Cathy DeWitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Flower Close up - Warren Co., NC
Flower Close up - Warren Co., NC Cathy DeWitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Flower & Buds - July 31 - Wake Co., NC
Flower & Buds - July 31 - Wake Co., NC Cathy DeWitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Bark - Wake Co., NC
Bark - Wake Co., NC Cathy DeWitt CC BY 4.0
Flower - July - Wake Co., NC
Flower - July - Wake Co., NC Cathy DeWitt CC BY 4.0
Flowers - July - Wake Co., NC
Flowers - July - Wake Co., NC Cathy DeWitt CC BY 4.0
Flower W/Dragonfly - July - Wake Co., NC
Flower W/Dragonfly - July - Wake Co., NC Cathy DeWitt CC BY 4.0
Form - Mid Fall - Wake Co., NC
Form - Mid Fall - Wake Co., NC Cathy DeWitt CC BY 4.0
Leaves - Fall- Wake Co., NC
Leaves - Fall- Wake Co., NC Cathy DeWitt CC BY 4.0
Form - April 6 - Wake Co., NC
Form - April 6 - Wake Co., NC Cathy DeWitt CC BY 4.0
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • Fantasy (JC Raulston Arboretum introduction)
  • Kiowa
  • Townhouse
Fantasy (JC Raulston Arboretum introduction), Kiowa, Townhouse
Tags:
#deciduous#full sun tolerant#interesting bark#specimen#white flowers#winter interest#flowering tree#summer flowers#exfoliating bark
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Lagerstroemia
    Species:
    subcostata
    Family:
    Lythraceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Japan
    Dimensions:
    Height: 20 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 15 ft. 0 in. - 19 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Tree
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Multi-stemmed
    Multi-trunked
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Available Space To Plant:
    12-24 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Green
    Fruit Description:
    The fruit is a capsule, green and succulent at first, then ripening to dark brown or black on drying.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Panicle
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    Small white flowers in loose terminal panicles
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Whorled
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
  • Bark:
    Bark Color:
    Light Brown
    Surface/Attachment:
    Peeling
    Bark Description:
    Attractive peeling cinnamon bark
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Lawn
    Landscape Theme:
    Asian Garden
    Design Feature:
    Flowering Tree
    Specimen
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Humidity
    Salt