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Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Lipan'
Crepe Mrytle
Notes

Uses: A highly ornamental small street tree for narrow verges and nature strips.
Requires pruning if single trunk is desired. Suitable for under power lines.
Butterfly and bird attracting.
Autumn foliage bronze/copper.
Resistant to powdery mildew.
Drought tolerant once established.
Caution: As with all deciduous species consideration must be given to planting in locations where litter will not reach waterways.
Can be grown in locations such as roof gardens where constricted roots will constrain size.
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.

  • Height 3-4m
  • Spread 2-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Lythraceae
  • Botanical Name Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Lipan'
  • Common Name Crepe Mrytle
  • Origin South China, Korea, India
  • Habit Upright, Vase-shaped
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flowering Time Summer
  • Flower Type Panicles
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)