Pocomoke Crapemyrtle
Elevate your landscape with this Texas favorite! The Pocomoke Crapemyrtle boasts large, showy panicles of pink blooms against its striking, rich green foliage. Revel in its compact & versatile nature, ideal for boosting your garden with vivid beauty.
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Other Species Names: Crapemyrtle, Crepemyrtle
Plant Height: 36 in.
Spread: 36 in.
Evergreen: No
Plant Form: mounded
Emergent Foliage Color: copper
Summer Foliage Color: dark green
Minimum Sunlight: partial shade
Maximum Sunlight: full sun
Pocomoke Crapemyrtle is draped in stunning clusters of pink frilly flowers at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive dark green foliage which emerges coppery bronze in the spring. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn orange in fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Pocomoke Crapemyrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a mounded form. Known for their clusters of ruffled blooms, and easy-care nature. Remove withered flowers regularly to stimulate prolonged blooming well into the late season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics, making this a hassle-free choice for your outdoor space!
Pocomoke Crapemyrtles are relatively low-maintenance plants, and they can be grown in a variety of conditions. It will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. They grow at a fast rate and with proper care, they can live for about 20 years. This shrub thrives in full sun to partially shaded areas and requires average to moist conditions and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It’s sensitive to soil conditions, necessitating rich acidic soil to prevent chlorosis (yellowing) of the leaves. This variety is an interspecific hybrid, ideal for both outdoor landscapes and containers.
