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Meet the Breeder
Dr. Carl Whitcomb
Stillwater, OK
PINK VELOUR®
Crapemyrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
'Whit III'
PP#10,319
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- Vibrant color
- Disease resistant
- Award winner
- Description
Flashy pink summer flowers and distinct dark wine spring foliage ensures an extended, enticing display on Pink Velour® crapemyrtle. Heat and drought tolerant; mildew resistant. Awarded the 2003 Oklahoma Proven medal and winner of the 2007 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Gold Medal Plant Award.
- Awards
- 2003 Oklahoma Proven; 2007 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal Plant
- USDA Zone
- 7 - 10 (0°F/-17°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Height
- 10 - 12'
- Width
- 10 - 12'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4"
General Care
Soil
Moist, well drained soils are best, but crapemyrtle is widely adaptable, including to compacted urban soils.Pruning
Blooms on new wood. Pruning depends on the plant's role in the landscape, however, these large, tree-like crapemyrtles are best pruned only to develop an appealing form. Regular pruning or cutting back should generally be avoided.Uses
Specimen plant; hedging; foundation plantings.Growing Tips
Boasts handsome bark and excellent fall color in addition to flowers. Can be grown multi- or single stemmed.Features: Attracts pollinators, Award winner, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Tree
Filters: Botanical genus: Lagerstroemia, Common name: Crapemyrtle, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Award winner, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Tree
Filters: Botanical genus: Lagerstroemia, Common name: Crapemyrtle, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage