Lagerstroemia limii
An upright, deciduous shrub or small, multi-stemmed tree to 4m tall, with peeling, grey and reddish-brown bark and large, glossy leaves. In late summer it produces pale purple flowers with crinkled petals, held in small clusters. Hardier than L. indica and its cultivars, but less spectacular
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Lagerstroemia can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with simple leaves and conical panicles of flowers with ruffled petals; some have attractive peeling bark
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
See pruning group 1; will withstand hard pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly if grown indoors
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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