Sioux Crape Myrtle (Single Trunk)

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Sioux’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-9b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree, Fauriei Hybrid

Height at Maturity: 10-12′

Width at Maturity: 8-10′
Spacing: 7′ for solid row; 12’+ for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Broad Canopy, Rounded Canopy, Weeping Branches

Growth Rate: Moderate, Fast

Flower Color: Bright Pink

Flowering Period: Mid-Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Flower Type: Single flowers in large rounded to elongated clusters

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Dark Green
Fall Foliage Color: Reddish Purple

Fragrant Foliage: No

Bark Color: Tan, Maroon

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun

Water Needs: Average, low when established

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Soil pH: 5.0 – 6.5

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer – more info, Disease, Moderate Drought, Heat

Description

When it comes to flowering trees, there’s simply no others more showy than Crape Myrtles. They bloom for up to 100 days during summer, when there are few other trees and shrubs providing that service in the landscape. Colorful fall foliage and attractive exfoliating bark in winter enhance their overall appeal. It’s no wonder they are so wildly popular among designers and gardeners!

This is the single trunk version of the ‘Sioux’ Crape Myrtle, a year round color factory producing large clusters of bright pink flowers up to 16 inches long for up to 120 days during summer. Its foliage is the darkest green of any crape myrtle and turns to a handsome purple color in fall. The bark is tan in color and the twigs have a reddish color. A fine specimen tree in landscape borders, home foundation plantings and large containers.

No more problems with powdery mildew! Because Sioux is a ‘Fauriei Hybrid’, it is totally resistant to powdery mildew; an unsightly disease which shows up during summer as a white powdery substance that covers the leaves on many other types of crape myrtle.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 10 to 12 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide, the single trunk Sioux Crape Myrtle is an ideal selection for smaller garden spaces, and containers. It is an excellent choice for use as a specimen or accent in sunny home foundation plantings or landscape borders. Also excellent for framing entryways or in groupings. Whether planted as a specimen or in groupings, this is one tree that is sure to stand out in the landscape!

Spacing: 12′ for space between plants in groupings

Growing Preferences

Sioux Crape Myrtle is very easy to grow. It is not picky about soil type provided the soil is well-drained. A moist but well-drained soil of average fertility is preferred. Full sun is preferred and results in heavier flower production. Light shade is tolerated but flowering will be diminished in more shade. Has shown excellent resistance to powdery mildew and is quite drought tolerant when established.

Helpful Articles

Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Crape Myrtle trees.

How To Plant A Crape Myrtle In The Ground Or In A Pot

How To Prune a Crape Myrtle Tree the Right Way

How To Fertilize & Water A Crape Myrtle

How To Prune a Dwarf Crape Myrtle

Choosing the Right Crape Myrtle

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I bought a Sioux Pink Crape Myrtle Tree in a one-gallon pot. It was taller than I expected, and it arrived in excellent condition. Since planting it this Spring it has already grown several inches and is thriving! Very pleased with this purchase!————————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I ordered a 4 ft Sioux crape myrtle that I couldn’t find locally. It arrived very soon and on time. It was carefully packaged and I was so excited when I opened it and found a very healthy plant with zero damage during transport. It is now in the ground and is thriving! I will definitely buy here again. Highly recommended!———————————————-Thanks for the kind words!! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂