Crape myrtle shrub
Crape myrtle shrub (Lagerstroemia indica)
Lagerstroemia indica in shrub form is the multi-stem flowering specimen with long summer bloom and exfoliating bark — distinct from the trained bonsai-style entry elsewhere in the library. Deciduous winter silhouette and mildew awareness matter on humid Indian coasts.
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Lagerstroemia indica
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Origin
- China / Korea — widely grown
- Mature height × spread
- Often 2–4 m multi-stem × 2–3 m
- Flower colour & season
- Pink, white, lavender crêpe flowers summer
- Foliage
- Deciduous green — autumn colour variable
- Evergreen / deciduous
- Deciduous — bare winter stems show bark
- Growth rate
- Moderate — blooms on new wood
- Light
- Full sun for flowering
- Water
- Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- India climate suitability
- Strong in sun belts; mildew in humid shade
- Hardiness
- Heat OK; tolerates light frost on hills
- Typical supply size
- Multi-stem #15–#25 [Unverified]
- Pruning / maintenance
- Winter prune for flower; mildew monitoring; bark display winter
- Cautions
- Mildew in humidity; needs sun; deciduous winter planning
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Specimen visual guide
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Where it's used in premium projects
Shrub-form crape myrtle lines sunny villa drives and tech-campus courts where summer colour and winter bark texture rotate — multi-stem habit reads informal-modern. Cross-specify with bonsai form only when training intent differs on the same masterplan.
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Climate & site suitability in India
Sun prevents mildew dominance — humid shade under trees fails the flower brief. Deciduous winter exposes exfoliating bark — design lighting for off-season interest. Distinct keyword and form from bonsai-trained product pages.
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Sourcing & acclimatisation
Match flower colour across groups — mixed lavender and pink reads unintentional. [Unverified: India multi-stem heights.]
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Installation (planting, soil, drainage)
Sun beds only; space stems for airflow. Stake multi-stem groups first year on wind sites. Do not plant as understorey hedge expecting bloom.
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Establishment & AMC
Winter prune shapes next summer bloom — AMC schedules prune before spring flush. Mildew: airflow and targeted fungicide per label in humid weeks, not more nitrogen. Link maintenance docs to bonsai form only when crews handle both shapes.
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- How is the shrub form different from the bonsai form?
- Shrub form is multi-stem informal flowering structure; bonsai form is trained compact — see the dedicated bonsai page for that product line.
- When does crape myrtle bloom in India?
- Summer on new wood — winter prune timing shapes the next bloom wave.
- Why is mildew a concern?
- Humid shaded air coats leaves — full sun beds and airflow reduce impact; do not plant under dense canopy on coasts.
- What is exfoliating bark value?
- Winter deciduous display shows patchy bark — uplight stems in design for off-season interest.
- Does shrub crape myrtle need heavy water?
- Moderate — established plants tolerate dry summers; overwatering in shade increases mildew, not flowers.
- What import paperwork applies?
- Live imports need phytosanitary and quarantine inspection (informational, not legal advice).
- How should shrub-form BOQs be priced?
- Match stem count, colour cultivar, sun-bed prep, and winter prune AMC — distinct from bonsai training quotes.