What are the characteristics of Lagerstroemia indica?

Lagerstroemia indica is a long-lived tree species with strong adaptability. Because its tree shape is not high, it is very suitable as a garden ornamental tree and a street greening tree. It's a small deciduous tree, belonging to the family Caesalpinia, with a height of10m. Its branches buckle smoothly, and its bark falls off in pieces in autumn and winter. Its branchlets are slightly quadrangular with opposite or nearly opposite leaves.

Second, growing habits

Lagerstroemia indica has strong adaptability to environmental conditions. Resistant to drought and cold. The requirements for soil are not strict, but it grows healthily and has a long flowering period when planted in fertile, deep, loose and slightly acidic soil; Fear of waterlogging, avoid planting in places with high groundwater level and low humidity; Like light, growth and flowering need plenty of sunshine and a little shade tolerance; It thrives in a warm and humid climate.

Third, species distribution.

Mainly distributed in Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang, Anhui, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Jiangxi, Beijing, Tianjin and other provinces and cities. After years of introduction, crape myrtle can be cultivated in many places. Foreign countries are mainly distributed in Southeast Asia to Oceania, all of which belong to about 50 species, and there are 16 species in China.

Fourth, landscaping.

Lagerstroemia indica has bright color, long flowering period and long life span, and the tree age can reach 200 years. Lagerstroemia indica, as an excellent ornamental tree species, is widely used in park greening, courtyard greening, road greening, block cities and so on. In practical application, it can be planted in front of buildings, courtyards, Chi Pan, rivers, lawns and on both sides of park paths. It is also a good material for making bonsai.