Crape Myrtle Natchez

Description: The Natchez Crape Myrtle is a deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its profusion of large, pure white flowers that bloom in summer. The flowers are borne in panicles at the tips of branches and are known for their long-lasting display. The foliage of the Natchez Crape Myrtle is dark green in color and turns shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall before dropping. In addition to its flowers, the Natchez Crape Myrtle is also valued for its attractive exfoliating bark, which peels away to reveal smooth, cinnamon-colored bark underneath. Size: Natchez Crape Myrtles typically grow to a height of 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 meters) with a spread of 15 to 25 feet (4.6 to 7.6 meters) at maturity. However, individual plants may vary in size depending on growing conditions, climate, and pruning practices. Natchez Crape Myrtles have an upright, vase-shaped growth habit with multiple stems emerging from the base. They can be pruned to maintain a more compact size or encouraged to