When was Lagerstroemia indica created?

L. indica is native to Asia and was first introduced into American and European gardens and landscapes in 1759. It was recorded in the Caribbean for the first time in 1881 on the island of Puerto Rico, and promptly spread to eleven other Caribbean islands prior to 1920.

1. Where is Lagerstroemia indica native to?
2. Is Lagerstroemia indica native to Australia?
3. Where do crepe myrtles originate?
4. Is Lagerstroemia indica deciduous?
5. What diseases do crepe myrtles get?
6. Is crepe myrtle invasive?
7. Is Lagerstroemia indica Evergreen?
8. Is Lagerstroemia a perennial?
9. Is Lagerstroemia deer resistant?
10. What age do crepe myrtles bloom?
11. Is crape myrtle messy?
12. How long do crepe myrtle trees last?
13. How quickly do crepe myrtles grow?
14. How long do crepe myrtles take to grow?

Where is Lagerstroemia indica native to?

It typically grows to 15-25' tall. It is native from the Himalayas through southern China, southeast Asia and Japan, but has naturalized in the U.S. from Virginia to Arkansas south to Texas and Florida.

Is Lagerstroemia indica native to Australia?

Unpruned crepe myrtles develop beautifully coloured, smooth, mottled trunks. There is an Australian native crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia archeriana), which grows to around 7m (20′) tall and has pinkish mauve flowers.

Where do crepe myrtles originate?

Graves: Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia) are from eastern Asia: China and Korea. There are no species of plants in the crape myrtle genus native to North America, but introduced Lagerstroemia have been planted in incredibly large numbers in the southeastern United States.

Is Lagerstroemia indica deciduous?

The crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is another Searles favourite in the flowering tree family! Crepe myrtles are deciduous, flowering profusely with compact crepe-like blooms throughout the hot summer months, then losing their leaves in late Autumn to show off, another draw card, its textured bark.

What diseases do crepe myrtles get?

Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are essentially trouble-free small trees. The most common problems include powdery mildew, Cercospora leaf spot, aphids, Japanese beetles, and sooty mold.

Is crepe myrtle invasive?

Crepe myrtle trees are lovely, delicate trees offering bright, spectacular flowers in the summer and beautiful fall color when the weather begins to chill. ... You don't have to worry about this issue because crepe myrtle tree roots are not invasive.

Is Lagerstroemia indica Evergreen?

The flowers are ornamental papery inflorescences reaching 6 to 18 inches (15 to 45 cm) in length. Round seed pods follow flowering. Leaves are evergreen or deciduous.

Is Lagerstroemia a perennial?

Lagerstroemia are half hardy perennial shrubs. They reach from about 30 cm to 4 m in height, and bloom from the middle of summer until the first frost of winter. The shrub carries pink, white, or purple panicles.

Is Lagerstroemia deer resistant?

Now to answer you specific question, Rutgers University New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station's Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance says the crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is "seldom severely damaged".

What age do crepe myrtles bloom?

Most years, crape myrtles start blooming between mid-May and early June. Flowering continues for 90-120 days depending on the variety. You may sometimes see crape myrtles not blooming well.

Is crape myrtle messy?

Crape myrtles also require pruning to promote the new growth needed for blooming, to reveal the bark, and to keep the shrub or tree tidy. Moreover, with its flowers, leaves and peeling bark, crape myrtles can be messy to care for. Be prepared for plenty of raking and clean-up.

How long do crepe myrtle trees last?

Lifespan of Crepe Myrtle

Crepe myrtles live quite a few years if you take care of them. A crepe myrtle lifespan can exceed 50 years. So that's the answer to the question “how long do crepe myrtle trees live?” They can live a good, long time with suitable care.

How quickly do crepe myrtles grow?

Growth Rate

This shrub grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.

How long do crepe myrtles take to grow?

This myrtle, like all myrtles, thrives in full sunlight and moist but well-draining soils. It has a maximum height of between 15 to 30 feet, which means it will take between about five to 10 years to reach maturity.