Early Bird™ White Crapemyrtle

Name: Early Bird™ White Crapemyrtle
Brand: Southern Living Plants

Crapemyrtle Lagerstroemia hybrid 'JD900' PP22698

Early Bird Crapemyrtles begin blooming as early as Mother’s Day, much earlier than other summer-blooming crapemyrtles, then rebloom for 100-120 days of color.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones 7a - 10b

mature dimensions

5-8′ high x 3-4′ wide

This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 7b

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More About Early Bird™ White Crapemyrtle

Bloom/Feature

Snowy white blooms, reblooming—up to 120 days of color.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Deciduous

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Compact Habit, Deer Resistant, Dwarf, Heat Tolerance, Reblooming, Upright Habit

Flowering Season

Spring to Fall

Uses

Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

After spring bloom

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem