Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica

Location: Mission Blvd. @ Viento
District: Niles
Native to: Asia
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: deciduous

Comments: Deciduous broadleaf from China. Low growing tree with bronzy-green leaves and bark. Mature trees to 20' but mostly smaller in this area. Large clusters of long lasting magenta, pink or white colored flowers in summer. Lagerstroemia incica is crossed with L. fauriei or L. speciosa to change flower colors and other characteristics of the parent plants.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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