Uses: A highly ornamental small street tree for narrow verges and nature strips. Very attractive smooth bark
Requires pruning if single trunk is desired. Suitable for under power lines.
Butterfly and bird attracting.
Drought tolerant once established.
Susceptible to powdery mildew.
Several popular cultivars are available. Lagerstroemia indica 'Bayou Marie' (reddish edged pink flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica 'Bourbon Street'(light red with yellow centered flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica 'Chisam Fire' (deep red with yellow centered flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica 'Cordon Bleu' (lavender flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica 'Delta Blush' (pink flowers with yellow anthers)
Lagerstroemia indica 'Houston' (light red flowers with yellow anthers)
Lagerstroemia indica 'Lafayette' (light lavender flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica 'New Orleans' (purple-pink flowers) Lagerstroemia indica 'Orlando Purple' (violet-purple flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica 'Pixie White' (white flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica 'World's Fair' (pinkish-red flowers with yellow stamens)
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei 'Acoma' (purple white flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei 'Biloxi' (pink flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei 'Lipan' (lavender flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei 'Natchez' (white flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei 'Sioux'(pink flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei 'Tonto' (bright reddish pink flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei 'Tuscarora' (dark reddish pink flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei 'Yuma' (light lavender flowers)
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei 'Zuni' (dark lavender flowers)
Caution: As with all deciduous species consideration must be given to planting in locations where litter will not reach waterways. Note: This species is classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act and may be planted in any street or road in any drainage area provided they are not planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.
Some of the varieties listed in these notes have higher levels of resistance to powdery mildew than others. For further detailed information about these contact a nursery in your local area.