Lagerstroemia limii
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An upright, deciduous shrub or small, multi-stemmed tree to 4m tall, with peeling, grey and reddish-brown bark and large, glossy leaves. In late summer it produces pale purple flowers with crinkled petals, held in small clusters. Hardier than L. indica and its cultivars, but less spectacular
Scientific classification
- Species
- Lagerstroemia limii (Lagerstroemia limii)
- Genus
- Lagerstroemia
- Family
- Lythraceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Lagerstroemia limii
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Lagerstroemia limii
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Lagerstroemia limii care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, softwood cuttings or semi-ripe cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly if grown indoors
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