Crape Myrtle (Biloxi)
A tall, deciduous crape myrtle with pale pink summer flowers and attractive exfoliating bark. ‘Biloxi’ is a Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei hybrid suited to Phoenix with adequate irrigation. Special Features Exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark; good powdery mildew resistance; heat tolerance; orange-red fall color where conditions favor it. Problems & Solutions Aphids and honeydew-related sooty mold may […]
Crape Myrtle Biloxi (Pink)
A large, pale-pink-flowering crape myrtle with an elegant canopy and exfoliating bark. ‘Biloxi’ is a Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei hybrid suited to Phoenix landscapes with adequate irrigation. Special Features Attractive exfoliating bark revealing cinnamon-brown tones; good powdery mildew resistance; colorful fall foliage; tolerates heat with sufficient irrigation. Problems & Solutions Extreme heat and dry soil […]
Crape Myrtle Dynamite (Red)
A deciduous ornamental tree or large shrub with brilliant red summer flowers, attractive peeling bark, and colorful new growth. Performs well in Phoenix with adequate irrigation and drainage. Special Features Showy red flowers, exfoliating bark, red emerging foliage, and orange-red fall color when conditions favor it. Heat tolerant and moderately drought tolerant once established, but […]
Crape Myrtle
A deciduous flowering shrub or small tree with showy summer flower clusters, attractive branching, and exfoliating bark on mature trunks. Special Features Long flowering season; attractive peeling bark; potential yellow, orange, or red fall color; heat tolerant with adequate irrigation. Problems & Solutions Powdery mildew (choose resistant cultivars and provide airflow); aphids and associated sooty […]
Crape Myrtle Arapahoe (Red)
A red-flowering hybrid crape myrtle, commonly sold as ‘Arapahoe’ or ‘Arapaho’, with showy summer flowers, attractive exfoliating bark, and an upright tree form. Special Features Brilliant red flowers, exfoliating bark, good powdery mildew resistance, and orange-red fall foliage when conditions favor color development. Problems & Solutions Heat and drought stress can cause leaf scorch and […]
Crape Myrtle Natchez (White)
A large, white-flowering crape myrtle with an elegant canopy and exfoliating bark that reveals cinnamon-brown trunks. ‘Natchez’ is a hybrid of Lagerstroemia indica and L. fauriei. Special Features Showy white blooms, cinnamon-colored exfoliating bark, and orange-red fall foliage; good powdery mildew resistance and heat tolerance with adequate irrigation. Problems & Solutions Alkaline-soil chlorosis: correct irrigation […]
Crape Myrtle Muskogee (Lav)
A large, lavender-flowering crape myrtle with airy summer flower clusters and attractive exfoliating bark. ‘Muskogee’ is a Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei hybrid suited to Phoenix landscapes with adequate irrigation. Special Features Long flowering season; lavender blooms; exfoliating bark revealing cinnamon-colored patches; orange-red fall foliage; strong powdery mildew resistance. Problems & Solutions Extreme heat and drought […]