Upper canopy of a large caliper Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee' (Crape Myrtle)
Close-up of the attractive green leaves of Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee' (Crape Myrtle)

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee' (Crape Myrtle) Unity Grown

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Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee' is a delightful hybrid cultivar of crape myrtle, a multi-trunked ornamental tree found in gardens the world over. The 'Muskogee' hybrid was developed at the U.S. National Arboretum as a cross between two common crape myrtles, Lagerstroemia indica and Lagerstroemia subcostata var. fauriei, and is noted for is medium-large size, red fall foliage, and its profusion of long-blooming, large, lavender-pink flower clusters that start in mid summer and keep going all the way into the fall season. 'Muskogee' is considered one of the longest lasting bloomers among crape myrtles, and with proper growth conditions, the tree can reach a size of 20-30' tall and wide, and produce flowers for up to 120 days straight! While flowers are attractive to gardeners and to pollinators, the tree's dark green foliage also turns to striking shades of red in the fall, adding multi-season interest alongside attractive, excising cinnamon-brown bark. 

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee' prefers average, well-drained soils in full sun conditions, though it will also tolerate partial shade. As one of the U.S. National Arboretum selections, 'Muskogee' is highly disease resistant, especially to powdery mildew, and is a fast-growing and extremely colorful selection throughout the year, making for a excellent specimen tree. And when you add in the pollinator appeal and the trees' attractiveness to birds, it's hard to go wrong with a 'Muskogee' crape myrtle.

Mature Tree Height:
Deciduous
Sun (6+ hours)
Soil Moisture: Medium and Well-drained
Soil Type: Average
Bloom Time: Summer and Fall
Flower Color: Pink and Purple
Foliage Color: Green
Features: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Berries, Fall Color, and Winter Interest
Tolerances: Deer Tolerant and Drought Tolerant
Garden Type: Pollinator Garden, Woodland Garden, and Specimen Tree

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