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Taiwan Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia subcostata)

Taiwan Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia subcostata) is a deciduous tree known for its attractive bark and summer flowers.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

Water

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season.

Tolerates cooler temperatures in dormancy.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-15 m

Spread

5-8 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

3-4 cm

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Synonyms
Murtughas subcostata (Koehne) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMyrtales
  • familyLythraceae
  • genusLagerstroemia
  • speciesLagerstroemia subcostata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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