The Miami Crape Myrtle bursts with tropical pink blooms, striking bark, and fiery fall color.
FEATURES:
- Large, vivid watermelon-pink flower clusters in summer
- Cinnamon-colored bark exfoliates for year-round interest
- Foliage turns vibrant red-orange in the fall
- Excellent resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot
- Perfect for adding bold color to southern or coastal landscapes
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Plant Miami where you want a show, along driveways, in front yards, or as a blooming screen. Its bold color pairs beautifully with dark evergreens, grasses, or crisp white flowers, allowing its pink blooms to really stand out.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 7–9
- Mature Height: 20–25 feet tall
- Mature Width: 12–15 feet wide
- Exposure: Full sun
- Spacing: 12–15 feet apart
Miami Crape Myrtle
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Miami'
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Plant with Confidence when choosing Big & Tall Trees and Hedges!
The Miami Crape Myrtle bursts with tropical pink blooms, striking bark, and fiery fall color.
FEATURES:
- Large, vivid watermelon-pink flower clusters in summer
- Cinnamon-colored bark exfoliates for year-round interest
- Foliage turns vibrant red-orange in the fall
- Excellent resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot
- Perfect for adding bold color to southern or coastal landscapes
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Plant Miami where you want a show, along driveways, in front yards, or as a blooming screen. Its bold color pairs beautifully with dark evergreens, grasses, or crisp white flowers, allowing its pink blooms to really stand out.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 7–9
- Mature Height: 20–25 feet tall
- Mature Width: 12–15 feet wide
- Exposure: Full sun
- Spacing: 12–15 feet apart
Why plant Miami Crape Myrtle?
Bred by the U.S. National Arboretum, Miami is one of the strongest members of the Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei hybrid series. It combines the floral punch of indica with the bark and disease resistance of fauriei. At Bower & Branch, we grow it large and healthy so it arrives ready to take center stage.
How to use Miami Crape Myrtle in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
The blooms are a bold watermelon pink—rich, tropical, and highly visible from a distance. They flower heavily from midsummer through fall.
Yes. Miami is highly disease-resistant and drought-tolerant once established. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage blooms.
Absolutely. Since Bower & Branch grows Miami to a mature size, it will arrive ready to bloom and make a big impression right away.
