Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Ebony Flame')

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Resistances
Humidity tolerant, Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant
Suitable Locations
Street Tree, Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree, Xeriscapic
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Uses
Provides winter interest, Shade Tree, Flowering Tree, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies, Other Beneficial Insects: nectar & pollen gathering insects
Bloom Size
1"-2"
Containers
Not suitable for containers
Flower Color
Red
Flower Time
Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late summer or early fall
Flowers
Showy, Blooms on new wood
Leaves
Good fall color, Deciduous
Life cycle
Perennial
Miscellaneous
Tolerates poor soil
Parentage
((Whit VII x Arapaho) x Chocolate Mocha)
Plant Habit
Shrub, Tree
Plant Height
10 - 12 feet
Plant Spread
8 feet
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem, Cuttings: Tip, Division
Propagation: Seeds
Sow in situ, Can handle transplanting, Other info: Days to germinate: 2 to 3 weeks. Can be planted in potting medium.
Detailed Information

While the specific cultivar ‘Ebony Flame’ is a modern hybrid, the genus *Lagerstroemia*, and thus the general origins of its traits, are **native to Southeast Asia, including China, Korea, India, and the Philippines.**

So, while you won’t find ‘Ebony Flame’ *wild* in that region, its genetic heritage comes from those areas. That’s why it thrives in warm, sunny climates.

Not suitable for containers