Can be pruned to stay small for an accent tree or left to grow for a shade tree. Prune in late winter leaving three to seven main trunks.2
Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Catawba is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.Lagerstroemia indica ‘DWARF PURPLE’ x Lagerstroemia indica ‘LIGHT LAVENDER’ 1960
Crape Myrtle “Catawba”
1 Lagerstroemia Checklist on Catawba Crepe Myrtle
2 monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/1734/catawba-crape-myrtle/