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Pink Crepe Myrtle

Lagerstroemia 'Zuni'
$287.95 $390.95

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Pink Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Zuni') is the crepe myrtle for gardens with no room for a crepe myrtle. It settles at about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, and covers itself in crinkled mid pink to lavender flowers from mid summer into autumn. The leaves then turn orange and red before dropping to reveal smooth mottled bark, so it earns its space in three seasons out of four.

Why you'll love it

  • Months of flower, not weeks. Flowering runs from mid summer through autumn, the stretch when most gardens have gone quiet.
  • Small enough for a real backyard. At 3m by 2.5m it fits a courtyard, a front bed or a large pot without overhanging the neighbour's roof.
  • Roots that behave. Non invasive, so it can go near paving, a driveway edge or a service line.
  • Genuinely tough. Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established and untroubled by poor soil.
  • Safe around pets, good for bees. Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the flowers are worked steadily by bees and butterflies.

Where it works best

A feature tree for a small garden. One plant in a front bed or a courtyard corner carries the whole summer. Give it 3m of clear space and full sun.

Pots and containers. The compact frame suits a half wine barrel or a pot 500mm and up, and potted plants flower just as hard.

Borders and edging. A loose group of three at 2.5m to 3m apart reads as a flowering edge to a lawn or driveway. It is deciduous with an open winter frame, so it is not a screening choice.

Growing Pink Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' in Australia

Position and climate. Full sun all day is not negotiable if you want the flower load. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, which covers Brisbane through Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. It is frost hardy, and a cold winter sharpens the autumn colour.

Soil. Not fussy, and it copes with poor ground better than most flowering trees, but it does want drainage. On clay, plant on a raised mound with compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep away from the trunk.

Water and feed. Deep water weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. Feed once in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes leaf at the expense of flower.

Pruning. Prune in late winter while the plant is bare. Take out crossing wood and shorten last season's growth lightly. Resist the hard annual heading some people give crepe myrtles: it ruins the frame and the bark, and it is not needed for flowering.

What to expect when it arrives

It is grown in six sizes: 300mm and 400mm pots, then 25L, 45L, 100L and 200L. The 300mm and 25L plants are young and establish quickly. The 45L and larger sizes arrive with a formed head and generally flower in their first summer with you.

If your plant arrives in winter or early spring it will be bare or barely in leaf. That is normal for a deciduous tree, not a fault. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

Common questions

How tall does it really get?

About 3m tall and 2.5m wide in a garden. It is a semi dwarf hybrid, noticeably smaller than Natchez or Miami, and one of the few crepe myrtles that will not outgrow a courtyard.

Why is mine not flowering?

Almost always shade or too much nitrogen. Crepe myrtles need full sun all day, and lawn fertiliser drifting into the bed gives you a leafy plant with few flowers.

Does it lose its leaves?

Yes, it is deciduous. You get autumn colour, then a bare winter frame with mottled bark, then fresh growth in spring.

Plant details

Mature height3m
Mature width2.5m
PositionFull Sun, Partial Shade
Water needsModerate
Growth rateModerate
FoliageDeciduous
FlowersPink, Purple
Native toCultivar or Hybrid
ClimateSubtropical, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate, Mediterranean
ToleratesFrost Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant

Great for

Feature PlantingSmall GardensPots & ContainersBorders & EdgingAutumn ColourNon-Invasive RootsBee & Butterfly FriendlyPet FriendlyLow Maintenance

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Common questions about Pink Crepe Myrtle

  • How tall does Pink Crepe Myrtle grow?

    Pink Crepe Myrtle reaches about 3m tall at maturity and about 2.5m wide.

  • Does Pink Crepe Myrtle need full sun or shade?

    it grows best in full sun, partial shade.

  • How much water does Pink Crepe Myrtle need?

    water needs are moderate.

  • How fast does Pink Crepe Myrtle grow?

    it has a moderate growth rate.

  • Which Australian climates suit Pink Crepe Myrtle?

    it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, mediterranean climates and tolerates frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, poor soil tolerant. Check the planting calendar for the best month in your region. Planting calendar

  • Is Pink Crepe Myrtle safe around pets?

    Yes, Pink Crepe Myrtle is listed as pet friendly.

  • What size will my Pink Crepe Myrtle arrive at?

    Typically 40cm to 2.5m or more tall on arrival, depending on the size you choose. The size picker on this page shows the typical height under each size group. Heights vary with the season and the batch. Size guide

  • How is Pink Crepe Myrtle delivered?

    Packed upright and delivered Australia wide. Freight is quoted at checkout with multiple freight companies and passed on at cost, and the grower confirms your plants before anything is booked. Most plant orders arrive within 3 to 7 business days of dispatch.

  • Is Pink Crepe Myrtle covered by a guarantee?

    Yes. Every plant is covered by the 30 day healthy plant guarantee: if it arrives in poor shape, send a photo within 30 days and we sort it out with a replacement or a refund. Read the guarantee

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 20 reviews.

The plant arrived looking very healthy and already has some new shoots so must be happy!

Elisabeth R. 5/5 Verified

Pink Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Zuni'

Store owner replied: Thank you, Elisabeth. New shoots in the first weeks are the surest sign a crepe myrtle has taken, and Zuni will give you that lavender-pink show right through summer. Amber

Perfect for my space. Came well grown and was packed carefully, and is responding well. Delivery took an extra day but the plant arrived healthy. Would buy again.

Vicky M. 5/5

Pink Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Zuni'

Happy with the quality. Arrived healthy with no damage and the plant was well supported, and is better than I expected. Nice and easy.

Mark P. 4/5

Pink Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Zuni'

Arrived earlier than expected. Arrived healthy with no damage and it stayed upright, and has taken off nicely. Really happy.

Margaret M. 5/5

Pink Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Zuni'

Arrived looking great. Arrived neatly pruned and it arrived without any breakage, and is thriving already. Keen to order more.

Darren M. 5/5

Pink Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Zuni'

Eventually arrived. It was a healthy specimen within a couple of days had buds then very healthy looking leaves

Alethea D. 5/5 Verified

Pink Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Zuni'

Store owner replied: Buds within a couple of days is a great sign your Zuni has settled in, Alethea. Timing hinges on when the grower and carrier can line up, so thanks for bearing with us.

Great service but no much to say at present as it’s just a stick with some leaves on it it has a long way to go to see it thicken and grow but do know it takes time so I can’t wait to see how it progresses Thanks Lesley Christie

Lesley C. 3/5 Verified

Pink Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Zuni'

Store owner replied: Thanks Lesley, and you're right, it does take time. Crepe myrtles are deciduous, so a young tree can look quite sparse until it leafs up and starts to branch. A 300mm pot is a younger plant than the mature trees in our listing photos, and it will thicken up once it's established in the ground. If anything is worrying you, sales@nurserynearme.com.au is the place to write, with your order number. Emily

Very happy with the size of the “Zuni” Crepe Myrtle delivered. Looking forward to Spring & to see the Blossoms & colour changes thru the Seasons. Thank you. Will return again soon to purchase a Jacaranda Tree. 😉👍

Kirsten M. 5/5 Verified

Pink Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Zuni'

Store owner replied: So glad you're happy with the size, Kirsten. Zuni gives you summer flowers and then orange and red leaves in autumn, so there's something to enjoy most of the year. We'd love to help with that jacaranda when you're ready. Amber

I bought some Crepes from another company and also from Brisbane plant nursery- the plants from Brisbane plant nursery were bigger and more robust for a better price. I was very impressed, that I went back for more. Excellent customer service also.

Danielle O. 5/5 Verified

Pink Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Zuni'

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Pink Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Zuni'

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Mature height

2m to 4m

Mature width

2m to 4m

Position

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water needs

Moderate

Growth rate

Moderate

Foliage

Deciduous

Flower colour

Pink, Purple

Climate

Subtropical, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate, Mediterranean

Tolerates

Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant

Great for

Feature Planting, Small Gardens, Pots & Containers, Borders & Edging

Spacing

-

Pet friendly

Yes
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