How big do twilight crape myrtles get?

Twilight Crape Myrtle trees can reach heights of 15-25 feet at maturity and have deep-purple blooms, making them a stunning addition to landscapes that prefer full sun and reside in zones 7-10.

How fast does the Twilight crape myrtle tree grow?

Twilight Crape Myrtle trees have a medium to fast growth rate, typically growing about 1-2 feet per year. The exact growth rate may vary depending on factors such as climate, soil conditions, and pruning practices.

Which crepe myrtle is most hardy?

Some of the most hardy crepe myrtle varieties include Catawba, Sioux, Zuni, Tuscarora, and Pocomoke. These varieties can tolerate colder temperatures and thrive in USDA hardiness zones 6 and 7 with some winter protection and selecting plants acclimated to your region.

How far from my house should I plant a crepe myrtle?

Crepe myrtles should be planted at least 6 feet away from structures like houses. For a more appealing look, medium-sized crepe myrtles can be planted 6 to 10 feet apart, while standard (tree) crepe myrtles should be planted 8 to 12 feet apart.

Twilight Crape Myrtle Tree

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3 GALLON

5 GALLON

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BIG SHOWY LAVENDER BLOOMS

The Twilight Crape Myrtle tree’s lavish dark lavender blooms and incredibly fast growth rate make it hard to say no to this beautiful tree!

The lagerstroemia indica Twilight Crape Myrtle boasts delicate light lavender pink flowers that have a bloom period of up to 120 days. The glossy green leaves turn bright red in the fall.

The Twilight crape myrtle bloom time is in early spring and flowers will start opening up in late spring to early summer. The shiny light gray cinnamon-colored bark of the trunk is hidden by mottled exfoliating bark layers.

TWILIGHT CRAPE MYRTLE CARE

Crape Myrtles have an exceptionally fast growth rate and in 15 to 20 years the Twilight tree reaches a height of 30 feet tall and up to 20 feet wide. It has a massive trunk caliper. This flowering tree can easily grow 3-5 feet per year and can double in size in the first 5 years of planting as a young tree.

The Twilight crepe myrtle prefers full sun and well drained soil and is very drought tolerant after being established. Be sure to fully water in its container pot down to the root system before planting. A slow release fertilizer at the top of the root ball during the winter or early spring growing season will help encourage new lavender flowers.

The lagerstroemia Twilight grows as a shrub or small tree and is very low maintenance. It is tolerant of clay soils, sandy soils, and is powdery mildew resistant. Grows across the United States in USDA growing zones 6-9.

Shop the Twilight Crape Myrtle for sale for your newest landscape statement piece!

Check out our Crape Myrtle Grow Guide for more information on planting and growing these fast growing trees. Growing Crape myrtles is easy, fun, and rewarding!

You can learn how to prune a crape myrtle to keep the dark green leaves thriving year after year.

Check out the National Arboretum for more information on Crape Myrtles developed in Washington, DC.

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Botanical Name

Lagerstroemia indica ‘Twilight’

Sunlight
Full Sun

Flower Color
Light lavender

Foliage Color
Green, red

Mature Width
15-25 ft

Mature Height
25-30 ft

Growing Zones 6, 7, 8, 9

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