Lagerstromia Pink / Crepe myrtle Pink - Avenue Trees

About the Tree - 

• It is also known as the Crepe myrtle tree, its flowers are pink in color.
• It is the state flower tree of Maharashtra. 
• A very showy, large deciduous tree with a globular crown and cascading branches.
• Indigenous (native to India), Flowers are followed by persistent fruit.
• Recommended for creating shade, line plantation
• It mainly flowers in the month of March, May, June, July, August, September, October depending on the local climates, sometimes it varies.
  
• It is a medium-size tree and can grow between 6-8meters in height & spread.

Growing Tips - 

• Plants are hardy and will grow in just about any soil like acidic, alkaline, sandy or clayey.
• Planting for parks and gardens especially in groups & line plantations.
• Plants are quite susceptible to caterpillars. Leaves are always eaten.
  
• It has a medium growth character.
• The minimum distance between plant to plant should be 5m*5m.

INSIDE THE BOX

*above specifications are for indicative purposes only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.

INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT 

1. Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
2. Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
3. Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not overwater it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
4. Make sure that plants get enough morning direct bright light(2-3hrs) for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting (minimum 1 month)
5. You can remain the plant in the same pot for 1 month, later you can transplant it directly into the ground.
6. Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transits. New leaves will come definitely.