Plant Detail
Japanese crape myrtle
| Scientific name | Lagerstroemia fauriei |
| Common name | Japanese crape myrtle |
| Type | Trees |
| Variety | Deciduous |
| USDA Zone hardiness | 6b - 9b |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Height | 20 to 30' |
| Spread | 10 to 15' |
The Japanese crape myrtle has an upright arching habit, generally found as multi-stemmed specimen. Slightly more cold hardy than Lagerstroemia indica but also thrives in hot dry summer climates. It has excellent red brown fluted bark texture. The foliage is a simple leaf with yellow fall color, flowers are small and white from June through fall. Prefer moist well-drained soil conditions in full sun.
