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Pink Velour Crape Myrtle – Single Trunk Tree Form

Lagerstroemia indica ‘Whit III’ Plant Patent #10,319

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-9b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub

Height at Maturity: 8-12′

Width at Maturity: 8-10′

Growth Habit / Form: Bushy, Upright, Single Trunk Tree

Flower Color: Vibrant Pink

Flower Size: Large clusters

Flowering Period: Summer

Flower Type: Single

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Purplish-Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: NA

Berry Color: NA

Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun

Water Needs: Average, Lower when established

Soil Type: Clay (Well-Drained), Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained, moderate drought tolerance when established

Soil pH: 5.0 – 6.5 (Acid)

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer – more info, Disease, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity, Mildew

Description

This is the single-trunk tree form version of ‘Pink Velour’, a truly spectacular mid-size Crape Myrtle that features dramatic wine red new leaves, dark purplish-green mature leaves, and large clusters of some of the most vibrant pink flowers you’ve ever seen. The bloom occurs over a long period in summer. If the first round of flowers are deadheaded Pink Velour will produce another flush of flowers late summer through mid-fall! At 8 to 12 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide, Pink Velour is sure to provide an outstanding focal point specimen in a sunny landscape border or home foundation planting. Can also be grown in large containers that can be situated on or around patios, decks and other outdoor sitting and living spaces. You might be happy to know that Pink Velour is highly resistant to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing to 8 to 12 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet or so wide, the Pink Velour Single Trunk Crape Myrtle Tree is an ideal for use as a focal point specimen in small to medium garden spaces and home foundation plantings. Whether planted as a specimen or in groupings, this is one flowering tree that is sure to stand out in the landscape. A fine addition to pink theme gardens.

Spacing: Best as a specimen, in spaced groupings, or use two to frame an entryway

Growing Preferences

The Pink Velour Crape Myrtle Tree is very easy to grow in most any moist but well-drained soil of average fertility and full to mostly sun. We suggest 6 hours or more of direct sunlight per day for best flowering and overall performance. Has shown excellent resistance to powdery mildew and is quite drought tolerant when established. No pruning is required however can be pruned for shaping purposes before new growth emerges in late winter to very early spring.

Helpful Articles

Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Crape Myrtle trees.

How To Plant A Crape Myrtle In The Ground Or In A Pot

How To Prune a Crape Myrtle Tree the Right Way

How To Fertilize & Water A Crape Myrtle

How To Prune a Dwarf Crape Myrtle

Choosing the Right Crape Myrtle

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