Lagerstroemia Speciosa Seeds – Queen’s Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Speciosa, commonly known as Queen’s Crape Myrtle, is a tropical ornamental tree admired for its vibrant pink to lavender blooms and lush green foliage. These seeds produce trees that add color and elegance to gardens, parks, and landscapes. The tree’s beautiful flower clusters and smooth, mottled bark make it a standout choice for warm and humid regions. It’s a hardy, fast-growing species that thrives in full sunlight and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Features:

• Produces stunning pink to lavender flowers with soft, crepe-like petals.

• Fast-growing and drought-tolerant once established.

• Adds ornamental beauty to landscapes, driveways, and gardens.

• Smooth, decorative bark with attractive foliage throughout the year.

• Suitable for tropical and subtropical climates.

Specifications:

• Common Name: Queen’s Crape Myrtle

• Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia speciosa

• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree

• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading canopy

• Height: Up to 20–30 feet tall

• Light Requirement: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; prefers moist but not waterlogged soil

• Germination Time: 2–4 weeks

• Blooming Season: Late spring to early fall (May–October)

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11

• Best Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: Late winter to early spring (February–March)

  • Outdoors: Spring to early summer (April–June)

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial tree

• Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning enhances flowering