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Autumn Spirit' is known for its deeply saturated, fuschia blooms. Vibrant, semi-double blossoms appear in mid-fall and contrast beautifully against the glossy, green leaves. This rounded, multi-stemmed variety will grow 5-6' tall and wide at maturity.
This variety has a compact, upright growth habit, reaching 4-5' tall and 2-3' wide at maturity. Produces single, pink flowers in mid-fall.
The 'Dragon Warrior' has dark-green foliage that is tipped with small pinecones as new growth emerges. It is a dwarf variety with an incredibly dense growth habit and will reach 2-3' tall and wide.
Very fragrant, bright yellow double flowers bloom from spring to early summer. A hardy, evergreen twining vine that climbs 10-20' feet. Tolerant of wind and drought.
Nikko Blue' has rich, blue or pink flower clusters that bloom against deep-green foliage. Keeps a bushy habit, reaching 4-6' tall and wide.
Pistachio' produces mopheaded blooms with scarlet, blue and green hues. Grows wider than it does tall, reaching 2-3' tall and 4-5' wide.
The 'Chesapeake' holly has a dense, pyramidal growth habit and will reach 6-8' tall and 4-6' wide. Its leaves have a curved shape to them and are deep, glossy green. Clusters of black, ornamental berries will appear in the fall.
The 'Compacta' is often used for foundation planting and hedging due to its dense, globular shape that stays neat with little pruning. It will slowly reach 4-6' tall and wide. Produces ornamental black berries in the fall that persist into winter.
The 'Compacta' is often used for foundation planting and hedging due to its dense, globular shape that stays neat with little pruning. It will slowly reach 4-6' tall and wide. Produces ornamental black berries in the fall that persist into winter.
This low growing, dense variety is wider than it is tall, reaching 2-3' tall and 3-4' wide. Dark green foliage is long and flat. Great for shrub borders or low hedging.
Densely-branched, evergreen accent plant with a narrow columnar habit. The lustrous dark green leaves are beautiful throughout the seasons. Mature size is 6-10' tall and 1-2' wide.
The 'America' is a semi-dwarf variety that will reach 4-6' tall and wide at maturity. It produces reddish-pink blooms that persist through the summer. Shrub-like appearance and growth habit.
Height: 20 feet
Spread: 15 feet
Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 6b
Other Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle
Description:
This attractive ornamental shrub or small tree produces volumes of light lavender-pink frilly blooms in summer, followed by vibrant red fall foliage; captivating focal point for the garden or border
Ornamental Features:
Muskogee Crape Myrtle is covered in stunning panicles of lavender frilly flowers with pink overtones at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn red in fall.
Landscape Attributes:
Muskogee Crape Myrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Muskogee Crape Myrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing:
Muskogee Crape Myrtle will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
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