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Lagerstroemia 'Purple Magic' - Purple Magic Crape Myrtle

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Lagerstroemia 'Purple Magic' is an impressive and resilient selection from our Trees category. This desirable Crape Myrtle is a compact deciduous tree, reaching a manageable height of 6-10 feet at maturity. It's perfect for small gardens or landscapes that desire dramatic color, without forfeiting much-needed space. The tree's key feature lies in its cascade of ruffled, deep purple flowers that create a captivating scene throughout the summer. This vivid bloom is complimented by slender, glossy, dark-green leaves; leaves that delight yet again in the fall, as they transition with the season to exhibit an eye-catching orange-red hue. As winter sets in, this tree's bark begins to shed, revealing an engaging patchwork of colors that enhance the colder months. Not to be out-performed by its own visual appeal, the 'Purple Magic' Crape Myrtle is also a hardy champion. Full sun and well-draining soil form its ideal conditions, offering high disease resistance and a surprising resilience to periods of drought. This tree truly transforms the hard work of landscape design into a 'Purple Magic' experience, showcasing a mixture of beauty, adaptability and performance throughout the seasons.

  • Size: Up to 6-10 feet tall
  • Flowers: Dark purple
  • Foliage: Slender, glossy, dark-green leaves that turn orange-red in fall
  • Water usage: Moderate to low (drought-tolerant once established)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Bark Feature: Shedding bark revealing a patchwork of colors in winter.
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