Crepe myrtle 'Yuma'

Lagerstroemia

How to grow Crepe myrtle 'Yuma'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Yuma is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter.

Growing Yuma from seed

Transplanting Yuma

As Yuma is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Yuma

Yuma Patent Information

intro. in 1987 by U.S. National Arboretum; NA 54975; PI 499821. Name registered May 1, 1992.

Crepe myrtle Yuma Etymology

(Lagerstroemia indica ‘PINK LACE’ x Lagerstroemia fauriei) x [Lagerstroemia amabilis ‘MAKINO’ x (Lagerstroemia indica ‘HARDY LIGHT PINK’ x Lagerstroemia indica ‘RED’)] 1972

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