Crape Myrtle Natchez
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'
A stunning white-flowered crape myrtle that stands out as one of the most disease-resistant and cold-hardy varieties available. Its exfoliating bark creates a beautiful patchwork of cinnamon and gray tones in winter, while the brilliant orange-red fall foliage provides spectacular seasonal interest that rivals any maple.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Full sun
Zones
6–10
USDA hardiness
Height
6-30 feet
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Crape Myrtle Natchez · Zones 6–10
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Soil: Clay, High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt), Sand, Shallow Rocky. Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist, Occasionally Dry, Occasionally Wet. Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 6 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 12-24 feet. Growth rate: Rapid. Maintenance: Medium. Propagation: Seed, Stem Cutting. Regions: Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont.
Harvesting
This plant produces 6-valved dehiscent capsules that are brown and 1/2" wide. They persist through winter, and the disc-shaped seeds are 3/8" in diameter and winged. The capsules split open and release the seeds.
Color: Brown/Copper. Type: Capsule. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Harvest time: Fall, Winter
Bloom time: Summer
Advantages
- +Attracts: Attractive Flowers, Attracts Pollinators, Wildlife Food Source
- +Wildlife value: Attracts pollinators.
- +Fast-growing
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids and deer while attracting beneficial pollinators
Rosemary
Deters aphids and scale insects that commonly affect crape myrtles
Marigold
Repels aphids and whiteflies while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Catmint
Natural deer deterrent and attracts pollinators without competing for nutrients
Butterfly Bush
Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators while tolerating similar growing conditions
Ornamental Grasses
Provides complementary texture without competing for nutrients or water
Salvia
Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds while deterring common pests
Daylilies
Compatible root systems and blooming periods complement crape myrtle seasons
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone toxin that can stunt growth and cause leaf yellowing
Large Oak Trees
Creates excessive shade reducing flowering and promotes fungal diseases
Eucalyptus
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth and compete aggressively for water
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Excellent resistance to powdery mildew, leaf spot, and aphids
Common Pests
Japanese beetles, aphids (rarely problematic)
Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot (resistant), powdery mildew (resistant)