Description

Lagerstroemia indica Leaf: Opposite or some leaves alternate or whorled, simple, elliptical, entire margin, 1 1/2 to 3 inches long, dark green above, paler below. Flower: Very attractive, white, pink red or purple (depending on cultivar), occurring in long (8 inch) spike-like clusters, appearing in late summer. Fruit: Dry, *-parted, brown capsule in upright spikes, each capsule 1/2 inch long, persistent through the winter. Twig: Slender, brown (initially red or green), ridged or angled, buds very small. Bark: Gray-brown, smooth, exfoliating and exposing shades of brown, reddish brown and green, very attractive. Form: Medium to large shrub or a small multi-stemmed tree to *0 feet.