What is the difference between velvet crape myrtle and lobular crape myrtle?

Lagerstroemia velvetica and Lagerstroemia microphylla are different in the following four aspects:

1. Plant height: Lagerstroemia indica is an evergreen shrub, and its height is usually less than 2m. Lagerstroemia microphylla is a deciduous tree with a height of10m.

2. Growth speed: Flammulina velutipes grows faster and Lagerstroemia microphylla grows slower.

3. Adaptability: Lagerstroemia indica velvet is suitable for large-scale planting and has strong adaptability to soil and climate. However, Lagerstroemia microphylla has relatively weak adaptability to the environment and stricter requirements.

4. Ornamental characteristics: Velvet crape myrtle has dense inflorescences and deep purple color, which is very ornamental. The inflorescence of Lagerstroemia microphylla is loose, the color is lavender, and the ornamental value is relatively low.

Generally speaking, Lagerstroemia velvetica and Lagerstroemia microphylla have obvious differences in height, growth speed, adaptability and ornamental characteristics. You can choose the right variety according to your personal needs and preferences.