Canopy™ Lagerstroemia spp ‘CM02’ PBR Intended
- Abundant, lively pink flowers on deep burgundy foliage
- Naturally bushy shape, can be trained into a small tree
- Provides excellent summer shade and allows winter sun through
Canopy™ Lagerstroemia spp is ideal for summer shade with vibrant pink flowers and a broad, spreading canopy.
Canopy™ Crepe Myrtle is a magnificent plant known for its abundant, lively pink flowers set against deep burgundy foliage.
This large shrub or small tree, if trained on a single leader, reaches an estimated height of 3-4 metres.
Its natural shape is bushy and full, with multiple branches spreading from a very small trunk.
Canopy™ Crepe Myrtle forms a wide top that acts like a roof, providing excellent summer shade for people, buildings, and plants. Deciduous in nature, it allows the winter sun to shine through when its leaves fall.
- Size: 3-4 metres high x 2.5 metres wide.
- Planting Density: 1-2 plants per m².
- Uses: Ideal for hedges, driveways, paths, feature shrubs, or small trees.
- Species: Lagerstroemia spp
- Position: Full sun to partial shade; drought and cold-tolerant; prefers well-drained soils.
- Care: Prune 30 cm yearly for density or harder for a smaller hedge; moderate fertiliser; water well for the first 13 weeks, then less frequently.
- Where it works: Performs well across Australia, even in extreme weather conditions.
- Flowers: Vibrant pink flowers in summer and autumn.
Other Suggested Varieties:
Take a look at the whole Hardy Exotic range to decide which plant is best for you
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Rhaphiolepis indica ‘RAPH02’
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Photinia x fraseri ‘NP01’
NEW SWEET PRIVACY™
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