Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Zuni'
(Crepe Myrtle, Japanese Crepe Myrtle)
Origin: U.S. National Arboretum (1986)
Family: Lythraceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 6-7'
Spacing: 9-12'
Blooms: Clusters, long blooming, large, violet-lavender, crinkled, mid-Summer
Foliage: Deciduous, dark green, glossy, turns red-orange in Fall
Soil: Well-drained, sandy, clayey, drought tolerant
Water: Low
Fertilizer: All-purpose fertilizer, in Spring before new growth appears
Uses: Bonsai, accent, mass plant, border, hedge, rock garden, screen, accent
Propagation: Cuttings, seeds, layering
Comments: Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Zuni' or Crepe Myrtle or Japanese Crepe Myrtle is a spectacular semi-dwarf, multi-stemmed, medium-sized shrub or small tree with a moderate, upright, fast growth habit growth habit. provides year-round interest. It was introduced by U.S. National Arboretum in 1986. In mid-Summer, Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Zuni' produces long blooming showy clusters of large, violet-lavender crinkled blossoms. Butterflies and bees are magnetized by the nectar-rich flowers while birds enjoy feasting on the seeds. It is easily propagated from stem cuttings , layering or seeds. Zuni Crepe Myrtle thrives best in well-drained, sandy, clayey soil in a sunny environment. It is low maintenance. Japanese Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' is resistant to rabbits and deers. Its glossy green deciduous foliage turns to a beautiful orange-red color in the Fall adding much colors to the landscape at this time of the season. Lagerstromia faurieri 'Zummi'
Japanese Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' has interesting peeling gray bark which reveals pink inner trunk. Mass plant for an attractive privacy screen. Lagertstroemia fauriei 'Zuni' can be grown as a bonsai and is an ideal for the rock garden. Japanese Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' is also great for accent planting. It adds a sparkle to the Summer landscape and is a terrific show stopper.
USDA Zones: 6-9
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Image of butterfly, bees and bird attractor, Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Zuni' or Crepe Myrtle or Japanese Crepe Myrtle
