| Size | Price |
| 25-GALLON | $249.99 |
‘Choctaw’ is a cross between L. indica and L. fauriei. It is one of several mildew resistant hybrids developed by the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., all of which have been given the names of Native American tribes. It is a deciduous, upright, spreading, multi-stemmed shrub with arching branches. Features dark green foliage turning bronze to maroon in fall, dark bark which shows light brown exfoliation with age, and terminal, crepe-papery, 7-17″ long panicles of bright pink flowers from mid-summer to early fall. Flowers give way to seed capsules which often persist well in winter. In the South, this cultivar is more tree-like and can be grown as a single trunk tree or large woody shrub with a maximum size of 18′ tall and 20′ wide. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
Best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Does well in loamy, clay soils with good drainage. Benefits from a slow release fertilizer. Overly fertile soils tend to produce lush foliage growth at the expense of flowering with somewhat increased susceptibility to winter injury. Water roots deeply, particularly in dry spells, but avoid wetting the foliage. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Choctaw Crape Myrtle |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lagerstroemia x 'Choctaw' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | moderate |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 18 ft. |
| Width | 20 ft |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | Summer |
| Flower Color | pink |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Size | 25 gallon |
