When first planted water until established. This is a drought tolerant tree and will grow in full sun. It will flower on new growth, therefore, many people will severely prune it in order to stimulate profuse flowering. Crape myrtles are usually multi-trunked.
Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. fauriei (Pale pink) is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.Crapemyrtle, Basham’s Party Pink