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(Lagerstroemia indica "Miss Frances")
Full
Sun





| Item |
Description |
| Other Names | N/A |
| Special Features | Low maintenance. Disease, heat, deer, mildew, and moderately drought resistant. |
| Category | Tree |
| Hardiness Zones | 6-9 See Hardiness Zone Map below. |
| Growth Rate | Very Fast. About 24" per year. |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Height | 15-20Ft. |
| Width |
10-15Ft. |
| Planting-General | Likes sand, loam, silt and clay soil. Moist but well drained. Soil pH range 5.0 to 6.5. Slightly acidic is ideal, but is fine with anything but extremely alkaline. |
| Planting-Spacing | Plant 8-10Ft. apart for a solid hedge. 20Ft. + apart for individual look. |
| Watering | Average, low once established. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock when planting. |
| Fertilizing | Feed in early spring with slow release fertilize for shrubs & trees. |
| Pruning | Not required. Do not cut them back to the "knuckles/fists" as this results in less flowers and longer branches. Instead, prune in late winter or early spring, just prior to new growth. Do not prune in November or December as they can put on new growth and if a freeze occurs then they could be damaged. |
| Deer | Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent. |
| Flowers |
Up to 100 days of vibrant true red large 7" long panicles from early to late Summer. |

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