What are the characteristics of Lagerstroemia indica?

Characteristics of Lagerstroemia indica:

Also known as bark tree. Lagerstroemia of Lysimachiaceae. Deciduous shrub or small tree, its height can reach 7 meters. The crown is irregular and the branches are twisted. The bark is light brown, peeling off one by one, and the trunk is particularly smooth. Branchlets quadrangular, glabrous. Leaves opposite or subopposite, elliptic to obovate, with short stalks. Bright red flowers, 6 petals, flowering from June to September. Produced in southern Asia and northern Australia, distributed in East China, Central China, South China and Southwest China, and widely cultivated in most areas. Like light, slightly resistant to shade; Like warm climate, cold tolerance is not strong; I like fertile, moist and well-drained calcareous soil, which is drought-resistant and waterlogging-resistant. Strong germination and long life. Lagerstroemia speciosa is graceful, its bark is smooth and clean, and it blooms in summer and autumn with few flowers. The flowering period is long and colorful, and it is known as "green in midsummer, and this flower is full of red eyes". It is most suitable for planting in courtyards, pavilions and hillsides, with 30-50% overgrown and excellent landscape. It can also be used to plant street trees, which is interesting and unique. In addition, Lagerstroemia indica is also a good material for making bonsai. Varieties: ① Yin Wei (F. Alba) with white or purplish flowers and light green leaves. ② F. Rubra, with violet flowers and dark green leaves.