{"product_id":"muskogee-crape-myrtle","title":"Muskogee Crape Myrtle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuskogee Crape Myrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia 'Muskogee'\u003c\/em\u003e) — A large, fast-growing crape myrtle with abundant lavender-purple flower clusters all summer and attractive cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark for winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei 'Muskogee'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 ft tall × 15–20 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast (3–5 ft per year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender-purple (summer through fall)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous — dark green, orange-red fall color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate — drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained; adaptable to most soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA 7–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Muskogee Crape Myrtle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding powdery mildew resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100+ days of summer bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful exfoliating bark provides year-round interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing shade tree with ornamental appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with room to reach mature size. Do not \"crape murder\" — avoid topping or heavy pruning. Remove only crossing branches and suckers in late winter. Water deeply during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"michaelsnursery","offers":[{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":45729729183930,"sku":"PLTCMMUSKOG15G","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/5278\/7259\/files\/mncmm15-Single-large.jpg?v=1774298038","url":"https:\/\/michaelsnursery.com\/products\/muskogee-crape-myrtle","provider":"michaelsnursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}