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.

Plant bare root trees during the dormant season in early spring or late fall (November through April). Dig the hole twice as wide as the roots so the soil is well-drained. Position the tree so the root flare is at or just above ground level. Fill the hole back with the soil you dug from and water. Maintain soil moisture, especially in the tree's early years, by providing deep, regular watering. Apply a 2-4 inch mulch away from the trunk at the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune trees during the first few seasons to establish strength and resilience, remove damaged branches, and continue maintenance pruning as the tree matures. Regularly inspect for pests and diseases and apply integrated pest management practices. Protect young trees from mechanical damage and extreme temperatures with tree guards, and stake them if necessary for support, removing the stakes after one or two years.

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