Family: LYTHRACEAE the pomegranite and purple loosestrife family
 Crepe myrtle or Lagerstroemia indica |
Crape myrtle is the most common ornamental tree or large shrub on campus. Originally from Asia this plant is a popular ornamental in Florida and beyond. There are various >30 cultivars which were selected for their flower form and timing, plus disease resistance (especially against powdery mildew).
Description: Deciduous shrub or small tree to 8+ m in height with twisted branches and smooth brown bark. Flowers: a showy panicle (branched cluster of flowers) about 30 cm long. Colors white, pink, red or purple. Fruit: Egg shaped capsule. Leaves:Opposite or alternate, simple, mainly elliptic 2-7 cm long 1-4 cm wide.
Similar to: Pretty distinctive, not many similar plants.
Wow Crepe Myrtles plants produce smooth and oval shaped leaves in dark green colour, which will change to yellow, orange or red before falling.Thanks for sharing this great blog.
ReplyDelete