Natchez White Crape Myrtle
Natchez White Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Natchez') — The most popular white-flowering crape myrtle, producing massive white flower panicles all summer with stunning cinnamon exfoliating bark and excellent mildew resistance.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei 'Natchez'
- Mature Size: 20–30 ft tall × 15–20 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Fast (3–5 ft per year)
- Bloom Color: Pure white (summer through fall)
- Foliage: Deciduous — dark green, orange-red fall color
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Water Needs: Low to moderate — drought tolerant once established
- Soil: Well-drained; adaptable
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–9
Why Choose Natchez White Crape Myrtle?
- Best powdery mildew resistance of any crape myrtle
- Most dramatic exfoliating bark — cinnamon, tan, and cream
- Pure white flowers for 100+ days
- National Arboretum introduction — proven performer
Care Tips
Plant in full sun. Avoid topping — Natchez develops a beautiful natural vase shape. Prune only to remove suckers, dead wood, and crossing branches in late winter. Water deeply during the first two years.
Description
Natchez White Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Natchez') — The most popular white-flowering crape myrtle, producing massive white flower panicles all summer with stunning cinnamon exfoliating bark and excellent mildew resistance.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei 'Natchez'
- Mature Size: 20–30 ft tall × 15–20 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Fast (3–5 ft per year)
- Bloom Color: Pure white (summer through fall)
- Foliage: Deciduous — dark green, orange-red fall color
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Water Needs: Low to moderate — drought tolerant once established
- Soil: Well-drained; adaptable
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–9
Why Choose Natchez White Crape Myrtle?
- Best powdery mildew resistance of any crape myrtle
- Most dramatic exfoliating bark — cinnamon, tan, and cream
- Pure white flowers for 100+ days
- National Arboretum introduction — proven performer
Care Tips
Plant in full sun. Avoid topping — Natchez develops a beautiful natural vase shape. Prune only to remove suckers, dead wood, and crossing branches in late winter. Water deeply during the first two years.
