Crape Myrtle Multi Pink 45G

Crape Myrtle Tree (Multi-Trunk Pink) in 45-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL

Fluffy, frilly, and full of flair—the Multi-Trunk Pink Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) brings a soft, classic charm to any South Florida garden. With its graceful form, smooth bark, and clusters of blush-to-fuchsia flowers, this flowering tree is a summertime staple. The multi-trunked growth habit offers sculptural beauty, while its long bloom season adds joyful color and pollinator appeal for months on end.

This 45-gallon tree is fully established and ready to brighten up entryways, walkways, or layered landscapes.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Full sun is essential—at least 6–8 hours per day for a continuous bloom cycle.

• Watering: Low to moderate. Requires regular watering while establishing; becomes drought-tolerant once mature.

• Soil: Thrives in well-drained soils—sandy, loamy, or slightly acidic soils all work well.

• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and midsummer to support lush flowers and healthy foliage.

• Growth Habit: Multi-stemmed, vase-shaped tree with airy branching and ornamental bark. In a 45-gallon pot, tree is typically 8–10 feet tall. Mature height can reach 15–25 feet, depending on care.

• Temperature: USDA Zones 7–10. Built to thrive in South Florida’s subtropical conditions—sun, heat, and humidity included.

• Maintenance: Low. Prune in late winter to shape and remove spent flower clusters. Avoid cutting back harshly (“crape murder”).

Flower Notes:
Produces large, billowy clusters of soft pink flowers from early summer into fall. The blooms are nectar-rich and beloved by butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:
This tree is not edible or used for home medicinal purposes but adds value through its support of pollinators and beneficial insects. Its year-round ornamental traits make it a landscape essential.

Ideal For:

• Cottage-style or romantic gardens

• Walkway borders and open yard accents

• Pollinator and wildlife habitats

• Formal or layered flowering tree plantings

• Gardeners seeking a low-maintenance burst of pink

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica (Pink cultivar, multi-trunk)

• Plant Type: Flowering ornamental tree

• Family: Lythraceae

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Broadleaf deciduous perennial

  • Deciduous: Drops its leaves in winter to showcase sculptural bark

  • Perennial: Blooms year after year with minimal care

  • Broadleaf: Oval green leaves with seasonal leaf color change

• Container Size: 45-gallon pot

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