Contributors: J.R. Baker, Extension Entomology Specialist; D.M. Benson, Plant Pathology,
Professor; L.F. Grand, Plant Pathology, Professor; R.K. Jones, Extension Plant Pathology
Specialist; M.A. Powell, Extension Horticulture Specialist; D.L. Stephan, Extension Entomology
Specialist; J. Scott, North Carolina Department of Agriculture; H. Singletary, North Carolina
Department of Agriculture
There are several selected cultivars of crape myrtle from which to choose.
The following is a partial list:
Crape Myrtle Cultivars
| Cultivar |
Growth Habit |
Color |
|---|
| Carolina Beauty |
M |
Deep bright red |
| Catawba |
M |
Dark Purple |
| Cherokee |
M |
Bright Red |
| Conestoga |
M |
Light Lavender |
| Dallas Red |
T |
Dark Red |
| Hope |
SD |
White |
| Ingleside Pink |
T/M |
Pink |
| Maiden Blush |
D |
Purplish Pink |
| Muskogee |
T |
Light Lavender |
| Natchez |
T |
White |
| Near East |
M |
Flesh Pink |
| Ozark Beauty |
SD |
Lavender |
| Parade Purple |
T |
Purple |
| Peppermint Lace |
M |
Deep Rose Pink |
| Pink Lace |
M |
Pink |
| Potomac |
M |
Medium Pink |
| Snowbaby |
SD |
White |
| Victor |
D |
Deep red |
| Watermelon Red |
T |
Pink watermelon |
| Wm. Toovey |
T |
Dk Watermelon
|
Dwarf (D)- less than 3 feet
Semi-dwarf (SD) - 3-6 feet;
Medium (M) - 6-12 feet;
Tall (T) - more than 12 feet.
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