Early Bird™ Crapemyrtles
Lagerstroemia hybrids
This early blooming crapemyrtle begins blooming in May, often as early as Mother’s Day and much earlier than other June-July blooming crapemyrtles. Re-blooms in lavender, white or purple for 100-120 days of color.
Features
| Bloom/Feature | Lavender, purple or white blooms May-early June. Blooms 100-120 days. |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| USDA Zones | 7,8,9,10 |
| Zone Detail | Hardy to 0 F |
| Key Features | reblooming, deer resistant |
| Use | accent, hedge, container |
| Exposure | Full-sun to Part-shade |
| Bloom Season | summer |
| Dimension | 5-8' H x 3-4' W |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to fast growth |
Care
| Water | Water as needed |
| Soil Type | Well-drained garden soil |
| Fertilizer | Early spring |
| Pruning | Shape after spring bloom |
Planting Instructions
water before planting
plant in full sun to part shade
dig hole 3X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1’-2’ above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants
