Muskogee Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Muskogee’ is one of the longest‑blooming crape myrtles available, valued for its soft lavender‑purple flower clusters, fast growth, and exceptional mildew resistance. It forms a graceful, upright vase-shaped tree with smooth, exfoliating bark and rich green summer foliage that turns orange‑red in fall. It reliably blooms from midsummer well into early fall, often 100+ days of color. Its hybrid parentage gives it stronger cold tolerance and better disease resistance than many older crape myrtles, making it a dependable choice for streetscapes, parking lots, large landscapes, and sunny home gardens. Mature size typically reaches 20–25 ft tall and 15–20 ft wide, creating a small ornamental tree with four-season appeal: spring leaf-out, long summer bloom, fall color, and attractive winter bark. Thrives in full sun, heat, and well-drained soil; once established, it’s drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Ideal as a flowering specimen, driveway flanker, or mass-planted for a dramatic summer display.
