Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez' (Crape Myrtle)

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez' is a striking, hybrid cultivar of crape myrtle, a multi-trunked ornamental tree found in gardens the world over. The 'Natchez' hybrid is a cross between two common crape myrtles, Lagerstroemia indica and Lagerstroemia subcostata var. fauriei, and is noted for is medium-large size, fast growth rate, and its profusion of large, pure white flower clusters blooming from mid to late summer and lasting well into the fall season. While flowers are attractive to gardeners and to pollinators, the tree's dark green foliage also turns to striking shades of orange and red in the fall, adding multi-season interest alongside attractive, excising cinnamon-brown bark. 'Natchez' typically grows to 15-20' tall and wide, though occasionally a bit larger, when provided with its ideal growth conditions.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez' prefers average, well-drained soils in full sun conditions, though it will also tolerate partial shade. 'Natchez' is highly disease resistant, fast-growing, and extremely colorful throughout the year, making for a striking specimen tree. And when you add in the pollinator appeal and the trees' attractiveness to birds, it's hard to go wrong with a 'Natchez' crape myrtle.