Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei 'Sioux' Indian Summer®

Bred and selected for its exceptional attributes and resistance to powdery mildew. A showy, narrow-growing small tree with masses of intense pink flowers in summer, highly ornamental bark and very good autumn colour. Lagerstroemia ‘Sioux’ is best planted in front of contrasting backgrounds, such as evergreens, that will highlight blooms during summer.

Categories: Lagerstroemia (Crepe Myrtle) Autumn Trees Flowering Trees Tough & Hardy Trees Indian Summer® Lagerstroemia

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Genus

Lagerstroemia
Species

indica x L. fauriei
Variety Type

Ornamental
Variety

Lagerstroemia (Crepe Myrtle)
Growth Rate

Slow to moderate.
Foliage

Dark green, thick to 8 cm long. Good, strong autumn colour of coppery-brown to bright red.
Bark

Dark olive green on mature trees, exfoliating (after about three years) revealing a smooth, pinkish-caramel underbark. Young trees light brown.
Ornamental Fruit

Insignificant capsules
Tree Habit

Vase-shaped, upright branching with a rounded canopy.
Flowers

Medium to hot pink flowers are borne in large panicles on the ends of current season’s growth.
Height (m)

4
Width (m)

3