Crepe myrtle 'Catawba'

Lagerstroemia

How to grow Crepe myrtle 'Catawba'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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.

Growing Catawba from seed

Transplanting Catawba

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

Harvesting Catawba

Crepe myrtle Catawba Etymology

Lagerstroemia indica ‘DWARF PURPLE’ x Lagerstroemia indica ‘LIGHT LAVENDER’ 1960

Other Names for Crepe myrtle 'Catawba'

Crape Myrtle “Catawba”

Footnotes

1 Lagerstroemia Checklist on Catawba Crepe Myrtle

2 monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/1734/catawba-crape-myrtle/