Description
Elevate your garden with the vibrant beauty of the Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Catawba’). Celebrated for its striking purple blooms, graceful form, and low-maintenance nature, this crape myrtle variety adds a touch of natural elegance to your outdoor space.
Key Features:
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Stunning Purple Blooms: The Catawba Crape Myrtle is renowned for its prolific clusters of vivid purple blossoms that appear in late spring and continue through summer. Its rich color adds a burst of vibrancy to your garden.
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Graceful Form: This crape myrtle boasts an upright, multi-stemmed growth habit with attractive exfoliating bark. It provides visual interest year-round, even when not in bloom.
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Ideal Growing Zones: Suitable for growing zones 7-9, the Catawba Crape Myrtle thrives in a variety of climates and soil types, making it a versatile choice for gardens in the southern and coastal regions.
Low-Maintenance Elegance: Say goodbye to complex care routines. The Catawba Crape Myrtle is exceptionally hardy and drought-tolerant once established, making it a hassle-free addition to your garden.
Why Choose Our Catawba Crape Myrtle?
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Premium Quality: We take pride in offering top-quality, healthy Catawba Crape Myrtle plants that are ready to enhance your landscape with their vibrant blooms.
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Expert Support: Our team of horticultural experts is here to answer your questions and provide care tips for your crape myrtle’s success.
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Seasonal Appeal: Enjoy the stunning purple blooms and attractive bark of this crape myrtle throughout the growing season.
Basic Care Tips:
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Planting: Choose a well-drained location with full sun. Space plants according to your desired use, typically 5 to 8 feet apart.
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Watering: Water regularly during the establishment period. Once established, the Catawba Crape Myrtle is relatively low-maintenance.
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Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to promote a tidy shape and encourage new growth.
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Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to support healthy blooms.
Shipping
We ship our trees and shrubs nationwide, except for CA, AZ, AK, and HI. After you place your order we get started prepping your items for shipment. Most items ship via UPS. For larger or bulk items we ship via our own delivery trucks. You’ll receive updates on your items shipping status throughout the entire process.
If you do not see a shipping method at checkout, it means that we are unable to provide an instant shipping quote based on your location. Please feel free to reach out to us via chat or at [email protected].
Bulk items like Mulch and Topsoil can only be delivered within a 50 mile radius of our Andover, NJ location.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are heights measured?
Tree and Shrub heights are measured from the top of the root ball or soil, measuring only the above ground portion of your tree your shrub.
How does shipping work?
We ship either UPS or via our own delivery trucks. After you place your order you’ll receive notifications at each step of the way to keep you informed on your item’s travels!
Many items are listed in Gallon sizes, what does that mean?
The Gallons refer to the size of the pot that the plant is in. It’s simply an industry standard for sizing trees and shrubs. All of our items should have the actual height listed on the description page. If you have any questions regarding sizing, feel free to reach out to us!
Do you help with plant suggestions?
Of course! Feel free to use our chat feature to talk to a GardenPro or reach out to us at [email protected].
Can I postpone my delivery date?
Sure! Include a note during checkout or reach out to us at [email protected] immediately after placing your order, and we’d be happy to help!