Sioux Pink Crape Myrtle Tree (Single Trunk) - 5 Gallon Pot
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Sioux Pink Crape Myrtle Tree (Single Trunk) - 5 Gallon Pot
$95.99
Sale price
$95.99
Regular price
$102.00
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Description
Sioux Crape Myrtle (Single Trunk)
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Sioux'
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree, Fauriei Hybrid
Height at Maturity: 10-12'
Width at Maturity: 8-10'
Spacing: 7' for solid row; 12'+ for space between plants
Spacing: 7' for solid row; 12'+ for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Broad Canopy, Rounded Canopy, Weeping Branches
Growth Rate: Moderate, Fast
Flower Color: Bright Pink
Flowering Period: Mid-Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Flower Type: Single flowers in large rounded to elongated clusters
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Fall Foliage Color: Reddish Purple
Fall Foliage Color: Reddish Purple
Fragrant Foliage: No
Bark Color: Tan, Maroon
Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun
Water Needs: Average, low when established
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt
Soil Drainage: Well Drained
Soil pH: 5.0 - 6.5
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer - more info, Disease, Moderate Drought, Heat
Description
When it comes to flowering trees, there's simply no others more showy than Crape Myrtles. They bloom for up to 100 days during summer, when there are few other trees and shrubs providing that service in the landscape. Colorful fall foliage and attractive exfoliating bark in winter enhance their overall appeal. It's no wonder they are so wildly popular among designers and gardeners!
This is the single trunk version of the 'Sioux' Crape Myrtle, a year round color factory producing large clusters of bright pink flowers up to 16 inches long for up to 120 days during summer. Its foliage is the darkest green of any crape myrtle and turns to a handsome purple color in fall. The bark is tan in color and the twigs have a reddish color. A fine specimen tree in landscape borders, home foundation plantings and large containers.
No more problems with powdery mildew! Because Sioux is a 'Fauriei Hybrid', it is totally resistant to powdery mildew; an unsightly disease which shows up during summer as a white powdery substance that covers the leaves on many other types of crape myrtle.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 10 to 12 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide, the single trunk Sioux Crape Myrtle is an ideal selection for smaller garden spaces, and containers. It is an excellent choice for use as a specimen or accent in sunny home foundation plantings or landscape borders. Also excellent for framing entryways or in groupings. Whether planted as a specimen or in groupings, this is one tree that is sure to stand out in the landscape!
Spacing: 12' for space between plants in groupings
Growing Preferences
Sioux Crape Myrtle is very easy to grow. It is not picky about soil type provided the soil is well-drained. A moist but well-drained soil of average fertility is preferred. Full sun is preferred and results in heavier flower production. Light shade is tolerated but flowering will be diminished in more shade. Has shown excellent resistance to powdery mildew and is quite drought tolerant when established.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Crape Myrtle trees.
How To Plant A Crape Myrtle In The Ground Or In A Pot
How To Prune a Crape Myrtle Tree the Right Way
How To Fertilize & Water A Crape Myrtle
How To Prune a Dwarf Crape Myrtle
Choosing the Right Crape Myrtle
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