CRAPE MYRTLE CATAWBA

CRAPE MYRTLE CATAWBA

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Catawba’)

• Produces rich deep purple to violet blooms that stand out all summer
• Blooms mid-to-late summer, extending color when other varieties fade
• Grows into a beautiful small ornamental tree with an upright, rounded shape

• Mature Size

• Height: 10–15 feet
• Width: 8–12 feet
• Ideal for small yards, entryways, and landscape accents

• Growing Needs

• Thrives in full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Adaptable to most soils if well-drained
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Excellent for Zones 7–9 (perfect for North Florida & the Gulf Coast)

• Year-Round Interest

• Showy deep purple summer flowers
• Attractive orange-red fall color
• Beautiful peeling bark provides winter interest

• Landscape Uses

• Specimen or focal tree
• Driveway or walkway planting
• Small shade tree for patios
• Pollinator friendly — attracts bees & butterflies

• Low Maintenance

• Naturally compact — requires minimal pruning
• Disease resistant and easy to grow