Biloxi crape myrtle in full bloom with pale pink flowers and smooth cinnamon-brown trunks by a garden wall

Crape Myrtle Biloxi (Pink)

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Biloxi'
Categories:
Trees  ·  
Flowering Trees
Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate water needs. Water deeply and regularly during establishment; once established, allow the upper few inches of soil to dry between irrigations. Supplemental summer irrigation is essential for good growth and flowering in Phoenix.
Size
20-30 ft tall × 10-15 ft wide
Habit
Upright tree – multi-trunk
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Description
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.
Bloom Time
Summer through early fall
Deciduous / Evergreen
Deciduous
Special Features
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Growth Habit
Upright tree – multi-trunk
Mature Size
20-30 ft tall × 10-15 ft wide
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green; orange to red in fall
Landscape Use
Border / Bed, Container / Patio, Shade Tree, Specimen / Accent
Garden Style
Soil
Prefers Acidic, Sandy / Rocky, Well-Drained
Companion Plants
Autumn sage, Lantana, Society garlic
Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun for best flowering; light afternoon shade can reduce stress in Phoenix. Avoid intense reflected heat from west-facing walls and pavement.

Water: Moderate water needs. Water deeply and regularly during establishment; once established, allow the upper few inches of soil to dry between irrigations. Supplemental summer irrigation is essential for good growth and flowering in Phoenix.

Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy and clay soils if drainage is adequate. Slightly acidic to neutral soil is preferred, but alkaline soil is tolerated unless iron chlorosis develops.

Mature size: Approximately 20–30 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide.

Bloom: Pale pink flowers from late spring through summer, sometimes continuing into early fall with adequate moisture.

Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.

Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate water and favorable soil conditions.