Common Name: |
Miami |
Scientific Name: |
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Miami' |
Species: |
Crapemyrtle |
Category: |
Tree |
Habit: |
Deciduous |
Flower Description: |
Blooms are large clusters of dark pink to red |
Fragrance: |
No fragrance |
Foliage Description: |
Leaves are a deep green in Summer, changing Leaves change color to orange in the Fall |
Trunk Description: |
Bark is brown and very decorative |
Height of Plant: |
15-20 ft. |
Spread of Plant: |
12-15 ft. |
Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 7 - 9 |
Hybridizer: |
Dr. Donald Egolf |
Place of Origin: |
National Arboretum, Washington, DC |
Other Information: |
Disease resistance to fungus and mildew that bother older type Crapemyrtles |
Photographer: |
Richard Buggeln |
Location: |
B-19 & D-17 |