The Pink Velour Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica \’Whit III\’) is a popular cultivar known for its vibrant pink flowers and attractive foliage. It’s a semi-dwarf variety, reaching around 8-10 feet in height and spread. It features deep wine-red foliage that emerges in spring, transitioning to purplish green in summer. The plant produces abundant clusters of bright pink flowers throughout the summer, creating a striking contrast against its foliage.

• Growth Habit: Multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, typically growing 6-12 feet tall and wide
• Foliage: Emerges wine-red in spring, matures to purplish-green in summer, and turns orange-brown in fall
• Flowers: Abundant clusters of magenta-pink, crinkled flowers appear from midsummer to early fall
• Bark: Grayish-brown bark exfoliates with age, revealing mottled patterns
• Light Requirements: Full sun