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Bright white blooms flash like lightning against dramatic dark foliage for a stunning summer performance

FEATURES:

  • Crisp white blooms appear mid to late summer
  • Striking dark purple foliage provides vivid contrast
  • Upright, multi-stemmed habit adds structural interest
  • Disease-resistant and drought-tolerant once established
  • Attracts butterflies and pollinators with ease
  • A standout in modern and traditional landscapes
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip 

Use Thunderstruck White Lightning to illuminate dusk gardens or moonlit borders. White flowers reflect evening light, and its dark foliage adds depth day and night. Try grouping three for a rhythmic backdrop or planting near dark fencing to intensify the contrast.

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 7-9
  • Mature Height: 10-15' tall
  • Mature Width: 6-10' wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Spacing: 6-10' apart

Thunderstruck™ White Lightning™ Crape Myrtle

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Lagerstroemia x 'JM4' PP31,534

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Bright white blooms flash like lightning against dramatic dark foliage for a stunning summer performance

FEATURES:

  • Crisp white blooms appear mid to late summer
  • Striking dark purple foliage provides vivid contrast
  • Upright, multi-stemmed habit adds structural interest
  • Disease-resistant and drought-tolerant once established
  • Attracts butterflies and pollinators with ease
  • A standout in modern and traditional landscapes
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip 

Use Thunderstruck White Lightning to illuminate dusk gardens or moonlit borders. White flowers reflect evening light, and its dark foliage adds depth day and night. Try grouping three for a rhythmic backdrop or planting near dark fencing to intensify the contrast.

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 7-9
  • Mature Height: 10-15' tall
  • Mature Width: 6-10' wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Spacing: 6-10' apart

Why plant Thunderstruck™ White Lightning™ Crape Myrtle?

Thunderstruck White Lightning delivers the jolt your landscape needs in the heat of summer. Developed by Dr. John Ruter at the University of Georgia, this bold variety offers clean white flowers that shine against rich burgundy foliage. It is a showstopper with strength to match its looks, boasting excellent resistance to powdery mildew and thriving in hot, sunny sites. The contrast between flower and foliage creates high drama without extra work. If you want elegance and energy in one low-maintenance tree, White Lightning is your answer.

How to use Thunderstruck™ White Lightning™ Crape Myrtle in the landscape?

Thunderstruck White Lightning shines as a front-yard feature, driveway border, or garden focal point. Use it to frame entries, anchor mixed beds, or line a sunny walkway. Its strong vertical lines make it especially valuable where height and brightness are needed. It pairs well with pastel perennials or silver-toned foliage for a cooling palette.

Frequently Asked Questions

White Lightning begins blooming in mid to late summer and often continues into early fall, depending on your growing zone.

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment. Prune only in late winter to shape if needed.

No. The flowers stay bright white and remain clean and crisp throughout the bloom cycle. Deadheading is not required for color retention.


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