Sarah's Favorite crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Sarah’s Favorite’
Description:
A great small tree for sunny places. It has clouds of showy white flowers in mid-late summer when not many other trees are blooming. The beautiful glossy green leaves turn a blazing orange-red in the fall. The peeling cinnamon colored bark rounds out this tree’s year long appeal.
Power Line Approved: Yes
Min. street tree planting width: 5 feet
Mature Height: 25 feet
Mature Spread: 20 feet
Tree Shape: Round
Where to Plant:
Works well in smaller planting strips or a small yard space.
Leaves:
Glossy green leaves turn a beautiful orange red in the fall.
Flowers:
Huge clusters of upright white flowers in mid-late summer.
Preferred Site Conditions:
Full sun in moist but well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
Potential Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Minimum Planting Distances:
- 15 feet from house or building
- 3 ½ feet back from the face of the curb
- 5 feet from underground utility lines
- 10 feet from power poles
- 7 ½ feet from driveways (10 feet recommended)
- 20 feet from street lights and other existing trees
- 30 feet from street intersections