Catawba Crape Myrtle

 Catawba Crape Myrtle is a showy flowering tree admired for its abundant, deep purple blooms that last throughout the summer months. Its lush green foliage provides a beautiful contrast to the flowers and transitions to warm orange and red tones in the fall. In winter, the tree’s smooth, peeling bark adds interest and texture, making it attractive year-round. At 10-12 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide, it works well as a specimen tree, colorful screen, or centerpiece in large beds and borders. 

• Deciduous flowering tree
• Moderate growth with upright, rounded form
• Long-lasting purple summer blooms
• Beautiful bark and colorful fall foliage
• Ideal for focal points, screens, or landscape borders

Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9, drought-tolerant, heat-hardy, and easy to maintain once established, it’s a reliable choice for adding seasonal color and interest to Texas landscapes.