A small deciduous tree that produces a profusion of crepe-like coral-pink flower clusters. The bright green summer foliage develops exquisite orange-red coloring in the fall. Smooth, mottled, light cinnamon brown bark adds year-round interest. Wonderful for use as a large shrub to accent the landscape or as a specimen or street tree.
Botanical Pronunciation - la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh fa-ru-EE-i
Average Size at Maturity - Reaches 15 ft. tall and wide.
Bloom Time - Summer
Deciduous/ Evergreen - Deciduous
Flower Attribute - Showy Flowers
Flower Color - Pink
Foliage Color - Green
Garden Style - Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic
Growth Habit - Rounded
Growth Rate - Moderate
Landscape Use - Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Urban Garden
Light Needs - Full sun
Soil Needs - Tree & Shrub Food
Special Feature - Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Water Needs - Low
Watering Needs - Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.