Multi-color blooms: Creates a vivid, dynamic landscape with red, pink, purple, and white flowers
Exfoliating cinnamon-toned bark: Adds texture and visual interest throughout the year
Drought tolerance: Withstands dry periods with minimal stress once established
Low maintenance: Prunes easily and requires minimal care after planting
Versatile growth: Can be trained as a small ornamental tree or large shrub
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Description: The Crape Myrtle Multi-Color is a striking deciduous ornamental shrub or small tree admired for its vibrant blend of flower colors. Depending on the cultivar mix, this multi-color form can produce blooms in shades of red, pink, purple, and white—often appearing simultaneously across different branches. The abundant flower clus
Growth Height
10 to 20 feet
Growth Spread
10 to 15 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones
7-9
Sunlight Requirement
6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Soil Preference
Well-drained, moderately fertile; adapts to sandy, loamy, or clay soils with good drainage
Maintenance
Prune in late winter or early spring; mulch recommended