Synonyms
Lagerstroemia chekiangensis
Shrubs Trees
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
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
2.5-4 metres
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres