Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez' (Natchez Crape Myrtle)

Average Landscape Size: 22–28 ft tall × 18–22 ft wide; can reach 30+ ft if unpruned; mature, large specimen

Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily for best flowering

Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9; extremely hardy in Willis winters

Fertilization & Pruning: Balanced fertilizer in spring; prune in late winter if needed, avoid topping

Detailed Description: This is the ultimate instant shade solution! This massive 30-gallon Natchez Crape Myrtle gives you 22 to 28 feet of immediate mature shade with pure white blooms and the most spectacular bark of any crape myrtle. Here in Willis, this creates instant curb appeal and practical shade that would take 15+ years to achieve naturally. You get gorgeous white blooms from summer through fall, plus that incredible exfoliating bark provides year-round beauty. Perfect when you need mature shade and stunning landscape impact right now!