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crepe-myrtles
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Resistances
Powdery Mildew, Humidity tolerant, Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant
Suitable Locations
Street Tree, Xeriscapic
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Uses
Provides winter interest, Shade Tree, Flowering Tree, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies, Other Beneficial Insects: nectar & pollen gathering insects
Bloom Size
1"-2"
Containers
Not suitable for containers
Flower Time
Summer, Late summer or early fall
Flowers
Showy, Blooms on new wood
Leaves
Good fall color, Deciduous
Life cycle
Perennial
Miscellaneous
Tolerates poor soil
Plant Habit
Shrub, Tree
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem, Cuttings: Tip, Division
Propagation: Seeds
Sow in situ, Can handle transplanting, Other info: Days to germinate: 2 to 3 weeks. Can be planted in potting medium.
Detailed Information

The Japanese Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia fauriei ‘Fantasy’) is native to **Japan**.

While commonly called “Japanese Crepe Myrtle,” the species *Lagerstroemia fauriei* originates in Japan. ‘Fantasy’ is a specific cultivar of that species, meaning it’s a cultivated variety selected for particular traits, but its origin remains with the parent species.

Not suitable for containers