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Natchez
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Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'
A large shrub or small tree with smooth, dark, cinnamon brown, exfoliating bark. Glossy dark green leaves turn vibrant orange-red in fall. Panicles of pure white, soft-textured flowers bloom all summer. Makes an excellent specimen, accent or group planting. Deciduous.
USDA Zones: 6-9
Plant Specifications
Height
20 feet
Spread
20 feet
Bloom Color
White; Foliage: Green, Red
Planting and Care Tips
Plant
Thrives in average, well-drained soil.
Feed
Apply a general-purpose fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins. Avoid overfeeding.
Water
Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established.
Prune
Feed in early spring. Thin young trees late winter to early spring; leave 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove suckers from the base of older trees.
Exposure
Full sun