Is crape myrtle an evergreen or a deciduous plant?

Crape myrtle, also known as purple gold flower and hundred-day red, is an outstanding landscaping plant. Xue Hui of the Ming Dynasty praised it, saying, “The crape myrtle flower lasts the longest, in full bloom for a hundred days; through summer past the autumn season, new flowers keep opening on the branches.” This describes how long the crape myrtle blooms, from the scorching summer to the time when the autumn breeze brings coolness, the crape myrtle is always in full flower. So is crape myrtle an evergreen or a deciduous plant?

I. Is crape myrtle evergreen or deciduous

Crape myrtle is a deciduous shrub or small tree of the dicotyledon class, Lythraceae family, Lagerstroemia genus, so it is a deciduous plant, but the timing of its leaf drop is related to the local climate; in colder regions the leaves may drop early, while in warmer regions they may drop a little later.

The crape myrtle has a graceful tree form, a smooth and clean trunk, and brilliant flower colors, and is widely used in various kinds of landscaping and urban greening; many parks often plant some crape myrtle to fill the gap of few flowers in summer and autumn. It is native to Asia and widely planted in tropical regions, and today it is distributed in every province and city of our country.

II. The growth habits of crape myrtle

Crape myrtle likes a warm and humid climate and has high requirements for light, but it is also slightly shade-tolerant; it especially likes deep, fertile sandy loam, needs more fertilizer during the growth period, and thrives in places with slight moisture. When cultivating it artificially, you should strengthen the light, water it in good time, and fertilize it regularly. Crape myrtle is also prone to quite a few pests and diseases, so when planting it artificially, pay more attention to abnormal signs on the crape myrtle, promptly determine whether pests or diseases have occurred, so as to suit the remedy to the case.

In addition, crape myrtle also has a very strong ability to absorb harmful gases such as sulfur dioxide and chlorine, and even if planted near some factories, it can still survive completely. Planting crape myrtle in factories with heavier pollution is a good choice.

The above is some related knowledge about the crape myrtle. The crape myrtle blooms brilliantly, and friends who are interested can grow one or two plants at home themselves.