Close Sioux Crapemyrtle

Sioux
Common Name: Sioux
Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Sioux'
Species: Crapemyrtle
Category: Small tree
Habit: Deciduous
Flower Description: Bubblegum-pink blooms
Fragrance: No fragrance
Foliage Description: New growth is maroon-tinted turning to dark green foliage
Trunk Description: Sand-colored exfoliating bark with red fall color
Height of Plant: 16 ft.
Spread of Plant: 11 ft.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6 - 9
Hybridizer: Dr. Donald Egolf
Place of Origin: National Arboretum, Washington, DC
Other Information: Disease resistance to fungus and mildew that bother older type Crapemyrtles
Photographer: Jon Wooten
Location: A-15