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Japanese crape myrtle

Scientific name	Lagerstroemia fauriei
Common name	Japanese crape myrtle
Type	Trees
Variety	Deciduous
USDA Zone hardiness	6b - 9b
Exposure	Full sun
Height	20 to 30'
Spread	10 to 15'

The Japanese crape myrtle has an upright arching habit, generally found as multi-stemmed specimen. Slightly more cold hardy than Lagerstroemia indica but also thrives in hot dry summer climates. It has excellent red brown fluted bark texture. The foliage is a simple leaf with yellow fall color, flowers are small and white from June through fall. Prefer moist well-drained soil conditions in full sun.