Like other Crape Myrtles, the Catawba is used as an ornamental tree, providing 3 seasons of interest from late spring to early fall. The Catawba Crape has an extended flowering season lasting long into the fall. In spring, gorgeous purple flowers bloom, forming cone shaped clusters. In fact, the Catawba is one of the best purple flowering trees you can find! The leaves surrounding these large, beautiful purple clusters are also bright and colorful. The foliage of the Catawba Crape Myrtle is green from spring to summer, enhancing the beauty of the purple flowers. In the fall, shades of orange and red attract the eye. Even in the winter it brings a pleasant sight. Like most Crape Myrtles, the Catawba has a peeling, cinnamon colored patched bark. The Catawba Crape Myrtle is a small flowering tree. When matured it is 12 ft tall and 10 ft wide, forming a round dome shape. The Catawba thrives in full sunlight and rich, well draining soil. This beauty can be considered the perfect flowering tree for zone 7, zone 8, or zone 9. Great for up-lighting! Crape Myrtle Tree Comparisons Variety Flower Color Bloom Season Zones Height (ft) Width (ft) Growth Rate Natchez White June-Oct 7-10 20-30 20 3-5ft / yr Black Diamond Best Red Red July-Oct 7-10 10-12 8 1-2ft / yr Black Diamond Crimson Red Red July-Oct 7-10 10-15 8 3-4ft / yr Black Diamond Red Hot Red July-Oct 7-10 10-15 6-10 3-4ft / yr Red Rocket Red July-Oct 7-9 20-30 15 3-5ft / yr Dynamite Cherry Red July-Oct 7-9 15-25 15 2-3ft / yr Black Diamond Mystic Magenta Magenta July-Oct 7-10 10-12 6-8 3-4ft / yr Black Diamond Purely Purple Purple July-Oct 7-10 10-15 6-8 3-4ft / yr Black Diamond Shell Pink Pink July-Oct 7-10 10-12 6-10 3-4ft / yr Catawba Violet Purple July-Sept 7-9 15 12 1-2ft / yr Coral Magic Salmon Pink June-July 7-9 6-8 6-8 1ft / yr Muskogee Lavender June-Oct 7-11 25-30 20 3-5ft / yr Pink Velour Deep Pink July-Sept 7-10 8-10 10 1ft / yr Plum Magic Plum Magic June-July 7-9 6-8 6-8 1ft / yr Purple Magic Dark Purple June-July 7-9 6-8 6-8 1ft / yr
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