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Catawba Crape Myrtle TreeLagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'

95 reviews
  • Catawba Crape Myrtle Tree

    Catawba Crape Myrtle is a wonderful mid-sized crape tree reaching heights of 10-15 feet.

  • Catawba Crape Myrtle Tree

    Catawbas blooms are long lasting all summer to fall.

  • Catawba Crape Myrtle Tree

    Catawba Crape Myrtles have a lavender colored bloom.

  • Catawba Crape Myrtle Tree

    Crape Myrtles have bark that peels to reveal unique coloring for great winter interest.

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Catawba Crape Myrtle TreeLagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'

95 reviews
Flowering Trees
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Rich Purple Blooms, Spring to Fall

Why Catawba Crape Myrtle Trees?

Brilliant purple blooms take center stage on the Catawba Crape Myrtle, making this flowering variety a fresh favorite. Dark purple flowers take hold from spring through fall every year, with rich clusters of blossoms that sit upright on the branches.

Because of the blooms' density, branches may even bend from their weight, which gives the tree a gorgeous cascading appearance. The incredible purple hue of each petal perfectly contrasts against the limbs and emerald green leaves.

That's not all, either: fall appeal is the name of the game with Catawba. As fall begins and Catawba's vibrant blossom display is coming to a close, gleaming autumn foliage takes hold. The Catawba Crape Myrtle's leaves yield eye-catching shades of reddish-bronze, orange and yellow.

Best of all, the Catawba Crape Myrtle is versatile and easy to grow. You can trim and train this Crape into countless designs to fit your garden. Catawbas can be trained to grow in more of a bushy, vase-like shape that shows off its natural form and multi-branching habit, or it can be trained to grow in a single, more tree-like state with very little effort. Planted in groups or posing alone, it's destined to be the centerpiece of your landscape.

Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better

You won’t find a healthier Catawba Crape Myrtle. Because we’ve planted, grown and shipped your Crape with meticulous care, you get a hassle-free tree that’s ready to thrive in your landscape and burst with color quickly.

In fact, when you buy our larger sizes, you can get explosive color as soon as the first season in your garden.

Unlike big-box retailers, we never ship bare-root...which means you can enjoy the full blooms of the Catawba for years to come, rather than just a few months.

We've nurtured this plant to perfection, so it will be ready to light up your landscape as soon as you plant it. Ethereal elegance is just a click away - order yours today!

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Crapes are full sun lovers, so try and find a spot where they will get as much as possible. Other than that, the Catawba prefers well-drained soil.

Dig your hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Lightly comb your hands over the root ball to free up the roots a bit before planting. Place your tree in the hole and make sure that the root crown (where the root ball meets the trunk(s) of the tree) is level with the soil surface. Mulch the area around the tree to conserve water moisture and deter competing weeds.

2. Watering: Myrtles are drought tolerant but may need a bit more attention with watering during the hot summer season. Depending on your soil, you may need to water more frequently. If you're not sure when to water, however, simply check your surrounding soil about 3 inches down.

3. Fertilizing: Your Catawba Crape will greatly benefit from a light application of a complete, balanced, slow-release fertilizer formula in the early spring and summer seasons.

4. Pruning: Remove all but 4 to 5 strong trunks and then remove the lateral branches around the bottom half of the tree. To encourage branching, make your cuts on the longer, leggy limbs.

Shipping Details

Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

Amount of Order Shipping Charge
Less than $129 $19.95
$129 + FREE SHIPPING!

Product Details

Mature Height: 10-15 ft.
Mature Width: 8-12 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Growth Rate: Moderate
Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'
Does Not Ship To: AZ, OR
Grows Well In Zones: 7-9 outdoors
Your Growing Zone: #
7-9 outdoors       Map

Growing Zones: 7-9 outdoors

(hardy down to 10℉)

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01/10/2023
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

Waiting is hard to do ??

Within the first 2 weeks, we saw the sprouts. Quite impressive was the sight. We can't wait for the finished tree !! Thanks bunches !!

RM
12/13/2022
Rebecca M.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Healthy Little Tree

This item came with a great root base, it is small, and dormant right now. Can hardly wait until spring. Both trees are doing well in their new homes.

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10/30/2022
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

Great tree for the front yard

Beautiful summer flowering but was pleasantly surprised by the bright orange fall color.

NL
09/01/2022
Norman L.
United States United States
I recommend this product

The experience was good. Planted the tree and the deer ate the flowers off of it so we built a fence around and hopefully it will take root and grow !

DB
06/28/2022
David B.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Catawba CM

Fast shipping and well packed. Can't wait to see them mature and flower. My favorite CM by far!