Natchez White Crape Myrtle
Natchez White Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Natchez') — The most popular white-flowering crape myrtle, producing massive white flower panicles all summer with stunning cinnamon exfoliating bark and excellent mildew resistance.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica Ă— fauriei 'Natchez'
- Mature Size: 20–30 ft tall × 15–20 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Fast (3–5 ft per year)
- Bloom Color: Pure white (summer through fall)
- Foliage: Deciduous — dark green, orange-red fall color
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Water Needs: Low to moderate — drought tolerant once established
- Soil: Well-drained; adaptable
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–9
Why Choose Natchez White Crape Myrtle?
- Best powdery mildew resistance of any crape myrtle
- Most dramatic exfoliating bark — cinnamon, tan, and cream
- Pure white flowers for 100+ days
- National Arboretum introduction — proven performer
Care Tips
Plant in full sun. Avoid topping — Natchez develops a beautiful natural vase shape. Prune only to remove suckers, dead wood, and crossing branches in late winter. Water deeply during the first two years.
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Natchez White Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Natchez') — The most popular white-flowering crape myrtle, producing massive white flower panicles all summer with stunning cinnamon exfoliating bark and excellent mildew resistance.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica Ă— fauriei 'Natchez'
- Mature Size: 20–30 ft tall × 15–20 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Fast (3–5 ft per year)
- Bloom Color: Pure white (summer through fall)
- Foliage: Deciduous — dark green, orange-red fall color
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Water Needs: Low to moderate — drought tolerant once established
- Soil: Well-drained; adaptable
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–9
Why Choose Natchez White Crape Myrtle?
- Best powdery mildew resistance of any crape myrtle
- Most dramatic exfoliating bark — cinnamon, tan, and cream
- Pure white flowers for 100+ days
- National Arboretum introduction — proven performer
Care Tips
Plant in full sun. Avoid topping — Natchez develops a beautiful natural vase shape. Prune only to remove suckers, dead wood, and crossing branches in late winter. Water deeply during the first two years.
