Purple Magic Crape Myrtle Tree (Single Trunk)

Lagerstroemia hybrid ‘Purple Magic’ PP#23906

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6b-9b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub

Height at Maturity: 9-13′

Width at Maturity: 6-8′

Spacing: Best as specimen or use two to frame an entryway

Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Bushy, Rounded Canopy

Flower Color: Dark Purple

Flower Size: Large clusters

Flowering Period: Summer

Flower Type: Single

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: NA

Berry Color: NA

Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun

Water Needs: Average, Lower when established

Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained

Soil pH: 5.0 – 6.5 (Acid)

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer – more info, Disease, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity, Mildew

Description

This is the single-trunk tree form version of the Purple Magic Crape Myrtle, a truly spectacular mid-size variety selected for its ability to produce masses of blooms in a rich, true color…and it won’t disappoint. When in bloom, it will blow you and any who see it away with its abundant, large clusters of crinkled, rich purple flowers over a long period in summer. If the first round of flowers are deadheaded Purple Magic will produce another flush of flowers late summer through mid-fall!

The foliage on Purple Magic is remarkable as well. In spring, the leaves emerge a dark reddish-orange color turning to deep, dark, glossy green when mature. The dark foliage combines very well with brightly colored flowers and foliage of other plants nearby. In our gardens, we’ve found Purple Magic to be a very vigorous grower, doubling in size during each of the first two years, though we think it will slow down over time. It has demonstrated excellent resistance to powdery mildew, even in the hot and humid summers we have here in north-central Georgia.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 9 to 13 feet tall 6 to 8 feet or so wide, Purple Magic Crape Myrtle is ideal for use as an accent tree in almost any size landscape space, even smaller gardens, home foundation plantings and containers. Two can be used to accentuate an entryway. In larger spaces it can be planted in spaced groupings or a straight or curved row to line a drive, walkway or border. A standout in the garden and a fine addition to purple theme gardens.

Suggested Spacing: 6 feet apart for a hedge; 12 feet or more apart for space between trees

Growing Preferences

Purple Magic Crape Myrtle Tree is very easy to grow. It is not picky about soil type provided the soil is well-drained. A moist but well-drained soil of average fertility is preferred. Full sun is preferred and results in heavier flower production. Light shade is tolerated but flowering will be diminished in more shade. Has shown excellent resistance to powdery mildew and is quite drought tolerant when established. Prune in late winter. How To Prune a Crape Myrtle Tree the Right Way

Helpful Articles

Click on a link below to get helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Crape Myrtle trees.

How To Plant A Crape Myrtle In The Ground Or In A Pot

How To Prune a Crape Myrtle Tree the Right Way

How To Fertilize & Water A Crape Myrtle

How To Prune a Dwarf Crape Myrtle

Choosing the Right Crape Myrtle

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