Overview
Lagerstroemia indica 'Ebony Fire' is a bushy, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Lagerstroemia, part of the Lythraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lagerstroemia indica 'Ebony Fire' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Lagerstroemia indica, known as the crape myrtle, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Lagerstroemia of the family Lythraceae. It is native to East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
About the genus
Lagerstroemia, commonly known as crape myrtle, is a genus of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs native to the Indian subcontinent, southeast Asia, northern Australia, and other parts of Oceania, cultivated in warmer climates around the world. It is a member of the family Lythraceae, which is also known as the loosestrife family. These flowering trees are beautifully colored and are often planted both privately and commercially as ornamentals.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lagerstroemia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Lagerstroemia indica 'Ebony Fire' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal gardens, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lagerstroemia indica 'Ebony Fire'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, Glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lagerstroemia indica 'Ebony Fire'?
Lagerstroemia indica 'Ebony Fire' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lagerstroemia indica 'Ebony Fire' need?
Lagerstroemia indica 'Ebony Fire' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lagerstroemia indica 'Ebony Fire' hardy in the UK?
Lagerstroemia indica 'Ebony Fire' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Lagerstroemia indica 'Ebony Fire'?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Lagerstroemia genus
- Lagerstroemia subcostataTaiwan Crepe Myrtle
- Lagerstroemia indica With Love Eternal ('Milavio'PBR) (With Love Series)Crape Myrtle