Species crape myrtle Guide
White flowers with lime center, lime stigma, burgundy style, yellow antherslime filaments, green buds, burgundy stems and dark-green leaves.

crape myrtle

Lagerstroemia 'Pixie White'

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

6 - 9

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Water Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Pixie White') deeply and thoroughly once every 7 to 10 days, or when the top 2 inches of soil is dry. Water in the early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler. Do not over-water the plant as this can cause root rot. Mulching around the base of the tree to help slow the evaporation of water.

sunlight

Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Pixie White') requires at least 8 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal growth. It should be planted in a sunny location where it can be exposed to morning sunlight, as well as direct sunlight during the day. The best times for it to receive full sunlight is between 8:00am to 4:00pm each day. Too much direct sunlight exposure on this plant species may burn its leaves.

pruning

Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Pixie White') should be pruned annually in late winter before new growth begins or immediately after the plant finishes blooming in spring. The amount of Pruning will depend on the size of the plant. Young plants will require little pruning, while older plants may require more. Heading back any overlong branches will improve the overall shape and density of the plant. Dead or damaged branches should also be removed at this time. Pruning should be done to create an open, airy structure and remove any crossing branches. Pruning can also help increase the amount of flowering by cutting off any dead blooms. It is important to avoid pruning too severely as this can damage the plant and reduce flowering in the coming season.