The Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Catawba’) is a lovely deciduous tree known for its distinctive features. The Catawba Crape Myrtle has a long blooming season that lasts into the fall. In spring, it produces beautiful purple flowers that grow in cone-shaped clusters. It’s one of the best purple-flowering trees you can get! The green leaves make the purple flowers stand out in spring and summer. In the fall, the leaves turn bright shades of orange and red. Even in winter, the tree looks nice with its smooth, peeling bark that’s a warm cinnamon color—just like most Crape Myrtles.

• Mature Height: 10-15 feet
• Mature Width: 8-10 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Bloom Time: Summer, producing large clusters of dark purple, crepe-like flowers
• Foliage: Bronze-like in spring, bright green in summer, and orange-red in fall
• Bark: Thin, smooth, pale brown to gray, and peeling
• Landscape Uses: Accents, borders, wildlife gardens, urban gardens, foundation plantings, and hedges
• Maintenance: Low maintenance, but pruning in late winter or early spring can encourage flowering
• Disease Resistance: Known for its mildew resistance