Moderate water in Phoenix; irrigate deeply and let the upper several inches of soil dry between waterings. Water regularly during establishment and increase frequency during extreme summer heat.
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.
Light: Full sun for best flowering; light afternoon shade can reduce stress in Phoenix. Avoid intense reflected heat from west-facing walls.
Water: Moderate water in Phoenix; irrigate deeply and let the upper several inches of soil dry between waterings. Water regularly during establishment and increase frequency during extreme summer heat.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay and sandy soils but prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. Alkaline Phoenix soils may cause iron chlorosis.
Mature size: 20–30 feet tall and 15–25 feet wide.
Bloom: White flower clusters from late spring through summer, sometimes continuing into early fall; flowers form on new growth.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate water and suitable soil.