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Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Biloxi'
Crepe Myrtle
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.
Can be grown in locations such as roof gardens where constricted roots will constrain size.
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.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-spreading_d Spreading
  • Height 5-6m
  • Spread 4-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Lythraceae
  • Botanical Name Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Biloxi'
  • Common Name Crepe Myrtle
  • Origin South China, Korea, India Burma.
  • Habit Vase shaped, Ascending branches, Multi-trunked
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Panicles
  • Purpose Ornamental, Winter sun, Shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)