Japanese Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia subcostata var. fauriei
Lythraceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
20–30 ft
Spread
15-19 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 6a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Fall Color
Orange
Origin
Japan, Ryuku Island
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
Diseases: Regionally Documented (1)
Data Maturity Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.