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Lagerstroemia Delta Moonlight™ (Crape Myrtle)

Crape Myrtle Delta Moonlight™, Crapemyrtle Delta Moonlight™, Lagerstromia indica 'Delea'

Lagerstroemia 'Delta Moonlight', Crape Myrtle 'Delta Moonlight', Crapemyrtle 'Delta Moonlight', Lagerstromia indica 'Delea', Shrub, White Flowers, White Crape Myrtle, Dark foliage
Lagerstroemia 'Delta Moonlight', Crape Myrtle 'Delta Moonlight', Crapemyrtle 'Delta Moonlight', Lagerstromia indica 'Delea', Shrub, White Flowers, White Crape Myrtle, Dark foliage

Noted for its unique foliage, Lagerstroemia Delta Moonlight™ (Crape Myrtle) is a large deciduous shrub or small tree with abundant clusters of pure white flowers at its branch tips from summer to fall. They stand out against the dark burgundy foliage of curved leaves, which hold their rich tone, even through hot summers. Attracting strong attention from onlookers, this Crape Myrtle makes a great specimen or foundation plant. 

  • Grows up to 8-12 ft. tall (240-360 cm) and 4-6 ft. wide (120-180 cm). Good for small gardens.
  • A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought and heat tolerant.
  • Good disease and pest resistance.
  • Perfect as a specimen plant or for foundation plantings. Effective as a screen or informal hedge in mild winter areas. 
  • Lagerstroemia indica species is native to Temperate and Tropical Asia. It has been widely cultivated as an ornamental and has become naturalized in Europe, America, and the Caribbean.

Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 10
Climate Zones 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, H1, H2
Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
Plant Family Lythraceae
Genus Lagerstroemia
Common names Crepe Myrtle
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 8' - 12'
(240cm - 3.7m)
Spread 4' - 6'
(120cm - 180cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Clay Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 10
Climate Zones 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, H1, H2
Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
Plant Family Lythraceae
Genus Lagerstroemia
Common names Crepe Myrtle
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 8' - 12'
(240cm - 3.7m)
Spread 4' - 6'
(120cm - 180cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Clay Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage
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