Lagerstroemia subcostata
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An upright, deciduous shrub or multi-stemmed tree to 4m tall, with grey, peeling bark revealing brown patches beneath. In summer it bears small clusters of white, pink or pale purple flowers. In autumn the foliage turns orange and red
Scientific classification
- Species
- Lagerstroemia subcostata (Lagerstroemia subcostata)
- 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
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Lagerstroemia subcostata
Distribution map
Eastern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Lagerstroemia subcostata
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Lagerstroemia subcostata care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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, lime-free, moist but 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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