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

Average Landscape Size: 20–25 ft tall × 15–20 ft wide; can reach 30+ ft if unpruned; large, upright habit

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 Houston-area winters

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

Detailed Description: This Natchez Crape Myrtle is the ultimate shade tree with pure white blooms and the most beautiful bark of any crape myrtle! This 15-gallon size gives you 20 to 25 feet of immediate presence, or it can reach 30+ feet naturally. Here in our area, this creates fantastic shade for your home while providing stunning white blooms from summer through fall. The exfoliating bark is absolutely gorgeous year-round - it's like having a piece of living art that also provides practical shade!