| Family: |
Lythraceae. |
| Landscape value: |
A tough, small tree that offers attractive bark, masses of pale pink flowers in summer and good yellow-orange autumn colours. Suitable for small gardens and amenity areas or can be a very effective street tree.
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| Height: |
7 metre(s) |
| Width: |
5 metre(s) |
| Growth rate: |
Slow to moderate. |
| Habit: |
Open, vase shaped. Forms a neat outline as it matures.
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| Foliage: |
Leathery green leaves, turning yellow to reddish-orange in autumn.
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| Flowers: |
Masses of pale pink flowers in large, terminal panicles for an extended period from mid-summer to early autumn.
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| Fruit: |
Insignificant brown capsules. |
| Bark: |
Beige outer bark, exfoliating (after about three years) to reveal a cinnamon coloured underbark. |
| Tolerances: |
Adaptable to a range of conditions, heat and some dryness but requires adequate moisture during establishment. Bred for resistance to powdery mildew.
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| Comments: |
Best in moist, well drained, slightly acidic soils in a position receiving full sun. Transplants easily provided adequate moisture levels are maintained. Bare rooted Indian Summer® Lagerstroemia should be pruned back by 30% when planted – this will help promote spring growth by allowing the plant to first establish a strong root system. |
