Catawba Crape Myrtle | Purple Blooming Compact Tree

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Catawba Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'

Regal Violet-Purple Blooms • Ornamental Bronze New Growth • Manageable Size

$180.00

Container sizeSize guide 15 Gallon 24" Box

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Description

The Catawba Crape Myrtle offers rich, royal color with its deep violet-purple flower clusters. Its slightly more compact stature, bronze-tinged new growth, and stunning fall foliage make it a regal and versatile choice. It brings a depth of color that is both sophisticated and eye-catching to any sunny Bay Area garden border or as a standalone specimen.

Produces striking, dense panicles of rich violet-purple flowers that create a bold and sophisticated color statement.
Exhibits beautiful bronze-red new growth in spring, adding early season interest before the flowers emerge.
Matures to a manageable, rounded form (12-15 ft), fitting perfectly into residential landscapes without overwhelming the space.
Foliage transforms into a brilliant orange-red display in the fall, providing a spectacular seasonal finale.
Known for its good resistance to powdery mildew.

Quick Facts

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Mature height: 12-15 ft
Mature spread: 12-15 ft
Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

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Features:Foliage: Oval, smooth-margined deep green leaves; bronze new growth turning orange-red in fall.Flowers: Dense, showy panicles of vibrant purple-pink flowers from summer to fall.Fruit: Small green capsules maturing to brown, persisting through winter.Bark: Smooth cinnamon to light gray bark exfoliating with age to reveal unique patterns.Habit: Deciduous small tree with umbrella-shaped crown and graceful spreading branches
Growth Rate: Fast
Key Advantages:Exceptionally long blooming period (90-120 days).Striking exfoliating bark for winter interest.Excellent heat and drought tolerance.Disease resistant foliage.Low maintenance; requires little to no pruning
Landscape Uses:Modern and Mediterranean-style gardens.Small space urban landscapes.Patio and courtyard plantings.Seasonal interest gardens.American traditional gardens

Faqs

Q: Does it need acid soil to keep the purple color?A:No. Unlike hydrangeas, flower color in Crape Myrtles is genetically fixed. ‘Catawba’ will produce its characteristic violet-purple blooms regardless of soil pH.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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