Largestomia Indica

Lagerstroemia indica, commonly known as the Crape Myrtle. It is a beautiful, flowering tree or shrub known for its vibrant, long-lasting blooms and smooth, peeling bark.

🌳 Key Features of Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtle):

• Height: Can range from 3 to 10 meters (10–33 feet) depending on variety.

• Flowers: Showy, crepe-paper-like clusters (panicles) in pink, red, white, purple, or lavender.

• Blooming Season: Summer to early fall, with flowers lasting several months.

• Leaves: Small, dark green, turning orange, red, or yellow in autumn.

• Bark: Smooth, with a mottled appearance as it peels.

🌿 Growing Conditions:

• Light: Loves full sun for best flowering.

• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil (tolerates a range of conditions).

• Watering: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering.

• Pruning: Best pruned in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth and flowers.