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Muskogee Crape Myrtle - 5 Gallon
SKU:
2055895
UPC:
014949020272
$54.99
- Summer panicles of light lavender-pink blooms add long-season color in full sun.
- Showy cinnamon-colored bark peels to reveal smooth, shiny light gray for standout winter interest.
- Multi-season appeal: glossy green foliage turns red in fall for an extra burst of color.
- Versatile form for landscapes—use as a specimen, in groups, or trained as a multi-trunk small tree.
Muskogee Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Muskogee’) is a classic, high-impact crape myrtle prized for its airy panicles of light lavender-pink flowers that brighten the garden in summer. After bloom, glossy green foliage carries the show into fall with a red finish, while the smooth cinnamon bark peels to reveal a polished light gray—making this variety just as captivating in winter as it is in flower. With a naturally rounded habit and the ability to be grown as a large shrub or trained into a small multi-trunk tree, Muskogee is an excellent choice for specimens, group plantings, and sunny landscape focal points.
Plant Description
A deciduous crape myrtle grown as a large shrub or small tree with strong multi-season interest: summer flowers, fall color, and exfoliating winter bark.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Panicles of light lavender-pink flowers appear in summer for a bright, airy bloom display that draws attention from a distance and adds soft color up close.
Bark & Winter Interest
Cinnamon-colored bark is smooth and exfoliating, peeling to reveal a shiny, light gray surface—an eye-catching feature once the leaves drop.
Foliage & Fall Color
Glossy green foliage provides a clean summer canopy and shifts to red in fall, extending seasonal interest beyond bloom.
Habit & Mature Size
Moderate growing; typically reaches 15–20 ft. tall and about 15 ft. wide. Develops a rounded form and can be maintained as a large shrub or trained into a small tree.
Sun & Exposure
Full sun is best for the strongest flowering and best overall performance. Choose an open site with plenty of direct light.
Watering
Water deeply when soil is dry. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots, then reduce frequency once established.
Soil & Drainage
Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Avoid consistently soggy locations for best root health and long-term performance.
Feeding
Feed in early spring to support healthy growth and strong bloom set through the warm season.
Pruning & Training
For a tree form, thin young plants in late winter to early spring, selecting 3–7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove suckers from the base of older plants to keep the structure clean.
Landscape Uses
Use as a specimen focal point, in group plantings for a summer flower canopy, or as a trained multi-trunk feature to showcase bark. Also performs well in large containers where climate allows.
Pollinators & Pet Notes
Flowers support pollinator activity in summer, and this selection is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs—great for pet-friendly landscapes.
Companion Planting
Pairs beautifully with magnolia, lilyturf, false heather, agapanthus, and Indian hawthorn for layered texture, complementary bloom, and year-round structure.
- Summer panicles of light lavender-pink blooms add long-season color in full sun.
- Showy cinnamon-colored bark peels to reveal smooth, shiny light gray for standout winter interest.
- Multi-season appeal: glossy green foliage turns red in fall for an extra burst of color.
- Versatile form for landscapes—use as a specimen, in groups, or trained as a multi-trunk small tree.
Muskogee Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Muskogee’) is a classic, high-impact crape myrtle prized for its airy panicles of light lavender-pink flowers that brighten the garden in summer. After bloom, glossy green foliage carries the show into fall with a red finish, while the smooth cinnamon bark peels to reveal a polished light gray—making this variety just as captivating in winter as it is in flower. With a naturally rounded habit and the ability to be grown as a large shrub or trained into a small multi-trunk tree, Muskogee is an excellent choice for specimens, group plantings, and sunny landscape focal points.
Plant Description
A deciduous crape myrtle grown as a large shrub or small tree with strong multi-season interest: summer flowers, fall color, and exfoliating winter bark.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Panicles of light lavender-pink flowers appear in summer for a bright, airy bloom display that draws attention from a distance and adds soft color up close.
Bark & Winter Interest
Cinnamon-colored bark is smooth and exfoliating, peeling to reveal a shiny, light gray surface—an eye-catching feature once the leaves drop.
Foliage & Fall Color
Glossy green foliage provides a clean summer canopy and shifts to red in fall, extending seasonal interest beyond bloom.
Habit & Mature Size
Moderate growing; typically reaches 15–20 ft. tall and about 15 ft. wide. Develops a rounded form and can be maintained as a large shrub or trained into a small tree.
Sun & Exposure
Full sun is best for the strongest flowering and best overall performance. Choose an open site with plenty of direct light.
Watering
Water deeply when soil is dry. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots, then reduce frequency once established.
Soil & Drainage
Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Avoid consistently soggy locations for best root health and long-term performance.
Feeding
Feed in early spring to support healthy growth and strong bloom set through the warm season.
Pruning & Training
For a tree form, thin young plants in late winter to early spring, selecting 3–7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove suckers from the base of older plants to keep the structure clean.
Landscape Uses
Use as a specimen focal point, in group plantings for a summer flower canopy, or as a trained multi-trunk feature to showcase bark. Also performs well in large containers where climate allows.
Pollinators & Pet Notes
Flowers support pollinator activity in summer, and this selection is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs—great for pet-friendly landscapes.
Companion Planting
Pairs beautifully with magnolia, lilyturf, false heather, agapanthus, and Indian hawthorn for layered texture, complementary bloom, and year-round structure.
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