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(Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei "Muskogee")
Full
Sun - Mostly Sun






| Item |
Description |
| Other Names | N/A |
| Special Features | Upright rounded canopy shaped, ornamental, low maintenance, deer, disease, heat, mildew, and moderate drought resistant. |
| Category | Deciduous Tree |
| Hardiness Zones | 6-9 See Hardiness Zone Map below. |
| Growth Rate | Fast, about 24" per year |
| Sun | Full Sun - Mostly Sun |
| Height | 20-30Ft. |
| Width |
15-25Ft. |
| Planting-General | Dig hole 2 times wide and 2 times deep as the root ball. Likes well drained soil. Fine with clay, loam, sand, or silt soil types. Soil pH 5.0-6.5. Slightly acidic. Mulch to prevent soil from drying out or getting too hot. Mulch about 2-3” deep at all times. |
| Planting-Spacing | Plant 15Ft. apart for screen, or solid hedge, center to center. 25Ft. or more between plants, center to center. |
| Watering | Average, low once established. While establishing they need a bit more water during the hot Summer months. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock when planting. |
| Fertilizing | Feed with balanced slow release for shrubs & trees in early spring before new growth. |
| Pruning | Being fast growers, pruning is a must. Should be pruned in Winter, or early Spring. Remove dead branches any time. Prune back about 4 or 5 strong trunks. Always use clean shears to avoid possibly spreading diseases. |
| Deer | Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent. |
| Flowers |
Showy large, 12-16" light lavender clusters of flowers from mid summer to early fall. |

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