Catawba lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'
USDA zones7 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Catawba' lagerstroemia (Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba') is a tree for specimen use, accent, privacy screens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Blooms open from early to late summer and draw butterflies and bees. Deer tend to browse other plants first. This tree grows fast, forms a dense shape, and tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Pagoda dogwood, Yarrow, Little bluestem, and Japanese holly.