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Lagerstroemia indica 'Byers White'

Crape Myrtle, White Crape Myrtle

These small, multi-branched shrubs to small single-trunked trees are known for their ornamental flowers, bark and foliage. The large showy clusters of flowers range from white to pink to red to purple. The upright-arching trunks have gray to brown bark, which peels away to reveal the smooth pale-pink inner bark. Plant against a light-colored wall for the best effect.
Lagerstroemia indica, Crape Myrtle, White Crape Myrtle
Maintain this Crape Myrtle as a slow-growing shrub or train it into a tree, but cut back hard to keep it small and compact. Watch for mildew.

Attributes - Lagerstroemia indica 'Byers White'

Plant Type: Shrub, Tree

Bloom Season: Early Summer through Late Summer

Flower Color: White

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 10 ft. to 15 ft.

Width: 10 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Climate: Zones 9, 10

Notes: Thrives in Dry Climates, Hot Climates. Drought Tolerant, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Aphids, Black Spot, Root Rot, Scales.

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