Lagerstroemia indica 'Centennial Spirit' ~ Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle blue-green-leaf IMAGE: echoforsberg from Anchorage

IMAGE: echoforsberg from Anchorage

it is ready to be picked

Spread:  5’ - 6'

Watch for powdery mildew and leaf spot

Lagerstroemia indica 'Centennial Spirit' ~ Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle blue-green-leaf IMAGE: echoforsberg from AnchorageCentennial Spirit Crape Myrtle is a upright deciduous shrub with and exfoliating bark and dark green leaves that turn red orange in fall. The heavy blooms of frilly panicles are rose red to rich red depending on the heat and smother the branches from mid summer into fall. Best color in full sun and rich, well drained acidic soil. Type: Shrub Height: 10' 18' Spread: 7 9' Spacing: 8' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red