Lagerstroemia indica fauriei 'Natchez'

Lagerstroemia indica fauriei 'Natchez'

Lagerstroemia indica fauriei 'Natchez'

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The Lagerstroemia indica fauriei 'Natchez' is a stunning, deciduous flowering tree known for its masses of pure white, crinkled crepe-like flowers that bloom throughout summer and early autumn. With its smooth, peeling cinnamon-brown bark and dark green foliage that turns red-orange in autumn, this tree offers year-round ornamental value.

Growing to a mature height of 6-8m, 'Natchez' has a graceful, upright growth habit, making it a perfect feature tree for gardens, streetscapes, and avenues.

Growing Requirements

This hardy, drought-tolerant tree thrives in full sun and requires well-draining soil. It performs well in temperate to warm climates and is resistant to powdery mildew, a common issue in other crepe myrtle varieties.

Unique Features

  • Pure white, crepe-like flowers from summer to autumn
  • Peeling cinnamon-colored bark for year-round interest
  • Dark green foliage turning red-orange in autumn
  • Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
  • Ideal for feature planting, streetscapes, and ornamental gardens

Uses & Display Suggestions

Perfect as a feature tree, shade tree, or street tree, 'Natchez' adds elegance to gardens, parks, and avenues. It also pairs beautifully with shrubs and perennials in mixed landscapes.

Light requirement: Full Sun

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-Draining, Loamy, Sandy, Clay

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: No

More info: Plant in well-draining soil and water regularly when young. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. Prune in winter to enhance flowering and maintain shape.

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Highly resistant to powdery mildew and generally pest-free.

Mature height: 7 m

Mature width: 5 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Dark Green (Turns Red-Orange in Autumn)

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Deciduous

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: White

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Summer to Early Autumn

Fruit: Yes

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