This species of Crepe Myrtle from Yakushima Island, Japan is tree-like, has white flowers and spectacular copper-colored bark. It is one of the parent species for the "Indian Tribe" hybrids (including the very popular 'Natchez') introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum. This Crepe Myrtle is more cold hardy than L. indica but also tolerates heat. Plant in open sunny site with well-drained soil in a spacious location where the peeling copper-colored trunks will be a feature. Pruning should be completed in winter or early spring, as this plant blooms on new wood. A layer of organic mulch will help keep the plant retain moisture. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Aphids and scale can be pests. Diseases include fungal and leaf spot. The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common pests and diseases.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.