'Natchez' Crape Myrtle
Fraxinus texensis
Height: 30'
Spread: 20'
Shape: Medium to large shrub or a small multi-stemmed tree to 40 feet
Foliage: Leaf: Opposite or some leaves alternate or whorled, simple,
elliptical, entire margin, 1 1/2 to 3 inches long, dark green above, paler below
Fall Color: Orange to Bright Red Foliage
Hardiness: 6b-9b
Comments: Flower: Very attractive white, occurring in long (8 inch)
spike-like clusters, appearing around in early June. Retains flowers until first frost.
Fruit: Dry, 6 parted, brown capsule in upright spikes, each capsule 1/2 inch long,
persistent through the winter. Twig: Slender, brown (initially red or green), ridged
or angled, buds very small. Bark: Gray brown, smooth, exfoliating and exposing shades
of brown, reddish brown and green, very attractive A United States National Arboretum Introduction - 1987
Preferences:full sun, fertile, well-drained soils excellent choice for: summer
flowering deciduous shade tree, groves, accent, heat and drought tolerance exfoliating
bark, reported to be slightly fragrant
'Natchez' Crape Myrtle Fact Sheet
