Close Miami Crapemyrtle

Miami
Common Name: Miami
Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Miami'
Species: Crapemyrtle
Category: Tree
Habit: Deciduous
Flower Description: Blooms are large clusters of dark pink to red
Fragrance: No fragrance
Foliage Description: Leaves are a deep green in Summer, changing Leaves change color to orange in the Fall
Trunk Description: Bark is brown and very decorative
Height of Plant: 15-20 ft.
Spread of Plant: 12-15 ft.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7 - 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: Richard Buggeln
Location: B-19 & D-17