Muskogee Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia indica Muskogee

Muskogee Crepe Myrtle is a striking deciduous shrub or small tree with vibrant lavender-pink flowers and smooth, cinnamon-colored bark. It adds a burst of color and elegance to gardens and landscapes. This famous ornamental tree offers many benefits when incorporated into landscaping designs. With its stunning visual appeal, adaptability, and ease of maintenance, it has become a favored choice for many landscapers and homeowners alike. 

Muskogee Crepe Myrtle Is A Great Choice For Homeowners 

It is an excellent choice for homeowners who want to add interest, texture, and color to their landscape. Each tree has smooth, brown stems that fan out into a vase shape. The branches contain even rows of oval leaves in a beautiful deep green shade. These attractive colors and textures become even more exciting when this tree blooms with lavender flowers. Its vibrant look will surely draw the eye wherever you plant this beautiful tree.

Starting in spring, these trees begin to produce cone-shaped bunches of flowers. Each flower cluster consists of several small, individual, pinkish-purple petals with a crinkled appearance similar to tissue paper. After going through their flowering season, these trees produce clumps of berries that add even more visual interest to the tree. Clumps of small, round berries on the end of each branch gradually transform from shiny, green berries to brown, serrated seed pods. This tree's flowering and berry-producing seasons can last several months because it produces new flowers regularly.

Explore the Many Ways to Garden With Muskogee Crepe Myrtle

These trees have endless purposes throughout the landscape. A tidy row of them can be a lovely way to border a walkway or fill in narrow strips of land. Standalone versions can be a focal point on a lawn and look great, bordered with other flowers or decorative grasses. You can even use clusters of these trees to create a hedge that provides privacy and shade.

It comes in many shapes and sizes. Some landscapers keep it as a compact bush, while others let it soar to 30 feet or more. Those who prefer a classic tree shape can choose a single-trunk variant, while people who like a denser look can select a multi-stem style. Whatever its height and branch arrangement, this tree's crown tends to spread out into a horizontal, oval shape with densely packed leaves and branches.

It can grow up to 20 - 25 feet tall and spread out to roughly 15 - 20 feet wide. It has a fast growth rate and is one of the larger varieties of crape myrtles. 

It belongs to the small deciduous tree group but can also be pruned and shaped as a large shrub. It is great for planting outdoors due to its extensively branched structure and smooth bark. 

Based on growth conditions, it may take about ten years for a shrub to gain full size. If grown in the proper conditions, the tree can easily grow up to two to three feet per year. 

They are planted in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. They thrive in full sun and well-draining soil, making them a good choice for hot summer zones. 

Young Muskogee Crepe Myrtles need to be watered during the first year of growth to help the roots grow deeper. Once they grow, they are very resilient to dry conditions and will only need watering if the environment becomes arid for a long time.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Summer

Bloom/Foliage Color

Purple

Height at Maturity

Under 25 Feet

Care

Muskogee Crepe Myrtle thrives with regular watering and well-drained soil. Trim in winter or early spring to preserve shape and remove dead branches. Fertilize in spring with a proportional fertilizer for optimal growth and blooming.

Plant Reproduction

Muskogee Crepe Myrtle spreads by seeds and root suckers.

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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