'Natchez' Crapemyrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'
Flower
Color: White clusters of long lasting flowers from mid-summer
until fall. 'Natchez' is a prolific flowering variety.
Size: 20-25 feet in height and 15-20 feet in width. Near perfect weeping vase shape. Very widely used in commercial settings.
Fall Color: Orange and Red. One of the best varieties for fall color.
Hardiness Zones: 7-9
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part-Shade. 'Natchez' grows very large and can become a shade tree.
Drought Tolerance: High, but additional water during summer months will prolong flowering.
Notes: 'Natchez' is a US National Arboretum introduction. Very resistant to powdery mildew. Typically grown as a multi-trunked specimen. Very widely available. This variety is used in commercial projects everywhere in the south, because of its ease of care. Pruning and slow release fertilizer in early spring.