Lagerstroemia indica - Canopy Crepe Myrtle

Plant Group: Decidious

Genus:  Lagerstroemia

Species Var: indica ‘Canopy’

Common Name: Canopy Crepe Myrtle

Height: 3–4 metres

Width: 2.5–3 metres

Rate of growth: Moderate

Foliage: Deciduous; rich wine-dark/burgundy-toned leaves through the growing season.

Flowers: Crepe-textured flower trusses in deep burgundy-pink through summer (often carrying into early autumn, depending on conditions)

Fruit: Small woody seed capsules may follow flowering.

Quick Facts:

A compact, wide-spreading crepe myrtle that works beautifully as a feature shrub, privacy screen, or trained as a small tree. ‘Canopy’ is loved for its dramatic dark foliage and standout burgundy-pink summer flowers, plus that classic crepe myrtle bark interest as it matures. Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil; water well while establishing, then it’s generally drought tolerant once established. Prune in late winter for shape and density (or to maintain a neat hedge form). Like many crepe myrtles, it can be prone to powdery mildew in humid/shady conditions, good airflow and sun help.

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