How long and how tall can Lagerstroemia indica grow every year?

How tall can crape myrtle grow in a year?

With proper fertilization and management, Lagerstroemia indica can grow to 1 m to 1.2 m a year. But for Lagerstroemia indica, the first year of overwintering needs stubble leveling. Then the next year it will grow new branches from the base, and then choose the ones that grow well for cultivation.

Growth speed of Lagerstroemia indica

Lagerstroemia indica grows rapidly, and the flowering period is from July to September. The annual growth diameter of Lagerstroemia indica can reach about 3cm, and the diameter of 2-year-old stems can reach about 5cm.

Does crape myrtle grow fast?

Lagerstroemia indica is a tree. It should not grow too fast. The normally growing Lagerstroemia speciosa needs water, but it can tolerate drought. Water management should ensure that the soil does not accumulate water and replenish water before germination and when the soil is dry in midsummer.