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Lagerstroemia x 'Pecos' Pecos Crape Myrtle

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 11/5/2023

Reviewed At: 10/25/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp327-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of the Pecos Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia x ‘Pecos’), highlighting its striking summer flower color, attractive fall foliage, and good drought tolerance. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, leaf arrangement, and flower color. The document also discusses the plant’s growth requirements, such as light and soil preferences, and its resistance to pests and diseases. Additionally, it covers pruning techniques and the plant’s suitability for various landscape uses, making it a valuable resource for urban and suburban planting. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS-327, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.