Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Hopi')

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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

While the cultivar name “Hopi” might make you think of the American Southwest, the *Lagerstroemia indica* species, which ‘Hopi’ is a cultivar of, is **native to Asia, specifically China, Korea, and Japan.**

Therefore, the likely native region of the *species* from which ‘Hopi’ originates is **East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)**. The cultivar ‘Hopi’ was likely bred and developed in the US for better cold hardiness and bloom characteristics.

Not suitable for containers