Natchez Crepe Myrtle – Lagerstroemia indica ‘Natchez’

The Natchez Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Natchez’) is a highly ornamental deciduous tree that will brighten your landscape with its clouds of white flowers.

Plant Details - Natchez Crepe Myrtle

Family: Lythraceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height:  15 - 20 ft.

Spread:  10 -15 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Bloom Time: Summer

Flower Color: Pink

Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, birds

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Natchez Crepe Myrtle

The Natchez Crepe Myrtle is a lovely, deciduous tree that has gorgeous, elegant white blooms and exfoliating bark. This tree is truly captivating and will turn heads!

Use this tree as an accent or focal point in your yard or plant to create a stunning allée. As this tree is very fast growing, you can use a few of these trees to create a living privacy screen or hedge. Add great curb appeal to your home or landscape.

This tree has dark green leaves that chang into a stunning display of orange and red during the fall season. Its bark is exfoliating in nature, with beautiful creamy and brown coloring – providing great interest in the garden for all four seasons.

Plant this tree in a location that has full sun. Planting it in the full sun location, rather than in a shady spot, will ensure it blooms with its consistent, large flowers.

Plant this tree in well draining and acidic soil. Plant it in a sandy or loamy soil. You should avoid planting this tree in compacted soil.

Water this tree regularly until it becomes well established. This tree is generally drought resistant, but water it in extended dry periods to ensure it still flowers to its full ability.

This is a deer resistant tree. Protect it while it is young and vulnerable to damage.

Generally this tree is disease resistant.

This tree will not need any regular pruning. You can prune out damaged or diseased branches.

This tree is very attractive to butterflies, mammals, and bees.

Noteworthy Characteristics

The Natchez Crepe Myrtle is a mildew resistant variety, with resistance to powdery mildew.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Summer

Bloom/Foliage Color

White

Height at Maturity

Under 25 Feet

Care

Natchez Crepe Myrtle thrives in well-drained soil and requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. Prune annually in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Fertilize in early spring to encourage robust blooms.

Plant Reproduction

Natchez Crepe Myrtle spreads via seeds, root suckers, and cuttings.

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Trees

Bare root trees are shipped dormant without soil, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to plant during the cool months of early spring or fall. To begin, soak the roots in a bucket of water for 4–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and ample space for the tree’s mature size.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots and deep enough to keep the root flare (where the roots begin to spread from the trunk) at or slightly above ground level. Create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole, spread the roots evenly over it, backfill with native soil, and gently tamp down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting.

Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) during the first growing season, and apply mulch around the base—avoiding direct contact with the trunk—to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stake the tree if necessary, and prune only to remove dead or damaged branches. With proper care, your bare root tree will establish quickly and grow strong for years to come.

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