Introduction:
If you want long-lasting summer color and graceful beauty, the Crape Myrtle ‘Muskogee’ (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei) is a must-have flowering tree. It’s a hybrid known for its lavender blooms and smooth, cinnamon-colored bark.
What Makes It Special:
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Blooms for up to 100 days in summer!
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Grows fast – up to 25 feet tall – with a strong, upright shape.
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Resistant to powdery mildew, unlike many older crape myrtles.
Care Tips:
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Sun: Full sun ensures maximum flowering.
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Water: Drought-tolerant once established.
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Pruning: Minimal – prune in late winter to shape.
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Soil: Adapts well to a range of soil types.
Landscape Idea:
Use it as a flowering privacy screen or an eye-catching focal point in open gardens.
