Zuni Crape Myrtle

The Zunie Crape Myrtle has large, dark lavender-violet flowers with spectacular orange-red fall color.

Additional information

Botanical Name

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Zuni'

Plant Height

5'

Plant Spread (width)

5'

Deciduous/Evergreen

Bloom Time

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Exposure

Flower Color

Foliage Color

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Fall Color

N/A

Soil Moisture

Moderate/Dry (Well Drained)

Growth Habit

Rounded

This selection has brilliant lavender blooms in the summer. Peeling bark on the plant sets the Zuni Crapemyrtle apart from other flowering shrubs. This shrub needs full sun, and prefers well drained soil. Green leaves turn to red and orange in the fall.

UNCLE'S PLANTING TIPS!

Step 1 – Dig the Hole Twice as Wide as the Pot

Step 2 – Remove the Plant from Its Container

Step 3 – Backfill with 50/50 Soil and Max Mix

Step 4 – Cover the Plant Area with Mulch

Step 5 – Stake the Tree if Needed

Step 6 – Water and Feed the Plant!

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