The genus Lagerstroemia was first described by Carl Linnaeus. It is named after Swedish merchant Magnus von Lagerström [sv], [2] a director of the Swedish East India Company, who supplied …

Potential diseases include leaf spots and powdery mildew. In hardiness zones 5 to 6, the tree or shrub is susceptible to winter injury, especially any top growth. Be aware that the flowers can stain walkways …

Apr 29, 2022 · Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is an ornamental shrub or tree that provides all-season interest and a burst of color in a sunny garden location.

Nov 25, 2023 · The Lagerstroemia genus, a member of the Lythraceae family, comprises deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs native to Asia. Known for their showy, long-lasting summer blooms and …

Lagerstroemia indica, commonly known as crape myrtle, is an upright, wide-spreading, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub or small tree in the loosestrife family. It typically grows to 15-25’ tall.

Lagerstroemia indica species is native to Temperate and Tropical Asia. It has been widely cultivated as an ornamental and has become naturalized in Europe, America, and the Caribbean.

Lagerstroemia: after Magnus von Lagerstrom (1691-1759), a Swedish merchant and friend of Linnaeus. The common name is spelt both Crape Myrtle and Crepe Myrtle. The traditional Southern spelling is …

Lagerstroemia includes about 55 species in Australia and eastern Asia as far north as Japan (Qing et al. 2007). They are evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs with showy flowers and attractive bark.

The crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia species) is native to China and Korea but has been so embraced by Southerners and has become a dominant landscape plant throughout the South.

Feb 23, 2024 · There are some 50 species of crepe myrtle in the genus Lagerstroemia, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Crape myrtles are prized for hundreds of 1- to 2-inch vibrant …