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Lagerstroemia indica 'Andres des Martis'
Wonderful small tree for late summer colour. Large heads of crimson red crinkled flowers make a spectacular show. The attractive rich green leaves turn red and orange in Autumn. Prefers a sunny warm site. The trunk develops interesting bark as bush matures. Deciduous. Hardy to frosts in areas with warm sunny summers.
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Species
indica
Cultivar
'Andres des Martis'
Common name
Crepe myrtle
Family name
Lythraceae
Place of origin
China/Japan
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil / Prefer good loamy soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Frost hardy / Prefers a sunny site
Nourishment
Trees
Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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