Muskogee Crape Myrtle

Muskogee Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee')Muskogee Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee') is a fast-growing, large crape myrtle hybrid prized for its long-lasting lavender blooms, attractive exfoliating bark, and strong disease resistance. This adaptable, heat-tolerant variety is one of the earliest to bloom and among the longest-blooming, offering up to 120 days of vibrant color. With its upright form and broad canopy, it's ideal for larger landscapes and public plantings.Distinctive Features'Muskogee' produces large, soft lavender flower clusters that appear in early summer and continue into fall. The smooth, light cinnamon-colored bark peels attractively as the tree matures, adding year-round texture and visual interest. Its foliage is a rich green in summer and transitions to shades of orange and red in autumn. Typically reaching 20 to 30 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide, this cultivar develops into a broad, vase-shaped tree with excellent branching structure.Growing Conditions Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil: Well-drained; tolerates a wide range of soil types including clay...