| Common Name: |
Catawba |
| Scientific Name: |
Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' |
| Species: |
Crapemyrtle |
| Category: |
Small tree |
| Habit: |
Deciduous |
| Flower Description: |
Long lasting clusters of masses of dark purple Crape-like flowers |
| Fragrance: |
No fragrance |
| Foliage Description: |
Foliage producing a bronzy cast in spring, bright green leaves in summer, turning orange to red fall color. |
| Trunk Description: |
Sand colored bark |
| Height of Plant: |
12 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
10 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 7 - 9 |
| Hybridizer: |
Dr. Donald Egolf |
| Place of Origin: |
National Arboretum, Washington, DC |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
A-17 |