Other Names for this Cultivar: Muskogee
Year of Introduction: 1978
Origin: US National Arboretum
Date of First Flower: Mid-June
Length of Flowering: 120 days
Growth Habit: Tall, vigorous, strong branching
Height: 25-30'
Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10
Bark Color: Gray and pinkish-brown
Fall Color: Red, Yellow
Additional Comments: Large, stately tree. One of the longest
flowering periods.
Blooming period is excellent, beginning in mid-June, and lasting 110 to
120 days.
This lavender-pink crapemyrtle can be grown as a large shrub or a small tree. It is
mildew resisitant but aphids may be a concern. The quintisential tree for the Southern
garden, form may range from upright and vase-shaped to low, horizontal, and
shrub-like. Mid to late summer flowers range from pink, to white, to red, or lavender
and variations of. To encourage a second flush of flowers, remove old flowers with
hand pruners. Seed heads follow flowers and persist throught the winter, adding an
ornamental quality. Fall color ranges from orange to red, and smooth grey to
reddish-brown bark is attractive year round. Crepe myrtles should be grown in fertile,
well-drained soil in full sun, in open areas where air circulation is good.
Thuja Gardens
Muskogee Crapemyrtle
Blooming period lasting 110 to 120 days.
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Muskogee Crapemyrtle 3 to 5 feet plants buy 1 plant @ $49.95
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Pair Muskogee in rolls with Natchez. They both grow to 25 or 30
feet tall with a good 18 to 20 feet spread. They both bloom at
the same time. Planted on both sides of your drive, they will
create a tunnel in comming years.
This picture taken in the winter, just imagine how it would look
in the summer when in full bloom!
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