Lagerstroemia indica
treeZones 7–10deer resistantSouthern favorite with spectacular summer blooms in pink, red, purple, or white. Attractive mottled bark provides winter interest. Heat and drought tolerant once established.
Remove suckers from base and thin crossing branches. Cut only pencil-thin branches at the top. Never top or hat-rack the tree.
Apply slow-release balanced fertilizer as new leaves emerge. One application is sufficient for the year.
Inspect foliage for white powdery coating. Treat with fungicide if detected early.
Remove spent flower clusters to encourage a second flush of blooms in late summer.
Remove fallen seed pods and leaves from around the base to reduce disease pressure.
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