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‘Apalachee’ 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 Native American tribe names. It is a deciduous, upright, spreading, multi-stemmed shrub. Features dark green foliage (bronze tinged when young) turning dull orange to dark red in fall, cinnamon to gray bark which exfoliates with age and terminal, crepe-papery, 5-9″ long inflorescences (panicles) of light lavender flowers from mid-summer to early fall. Flowers give way to round seed capsules which often persist well into winter. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
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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 | Apalachee Crape Myrtle |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lagerstroemia x 'Apalachee' |
| Container/Amount | 40 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | moderate |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 20 ft. |
| Width | 15 to 20' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | Summer |
| Flower Color | Light Lavender |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
