CRAPE MYRTLE CATAWBA

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CRAPE MYRTLE CATAWBA Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Catawba’) • Produces rich deep purple to violet blooms that stand out all summer• Blooms mid-to-late summer, extend ing color when other varieties fade• Grows into a beautiful small ornamental tree with an upright, rounded shape • Mature Size • Height: 10–15 feet• Width: 8–12 feet• Ideal for small yards, entryways, and landscape accents • Growing Needs • Thrives in full sun (6+ hours daily)• Adaptable to most soils if well-drained• Heat and drought tolerant once established• Excellent for Zones 7–9 (perfect for North Florida & the Gulf Coast) • Year-Round Interest • Showy deep purple summer flowers• Attractive orange-red fall color• Beautiful peeling bark provides winter interest • Landscape Uses • Specimen or focal tree• Driveway or walkway planting• Small shade tree for patios• Pollinator friendly — attracts bees & butterflies • Low Maintenance • Naturally compact — requires minimal pruning• Disease resistant and easy to grow Show more