Lagerstroemia indica 'Lipan' (Soft Pink)

Lipan Crepe Myrtle is a striking deciduous flowering tree, renowned for its vibrant fuchsia-pink blooms, attractive dark green foliage, and exceptional resilience. With a naturally rounded to spreading canopy, this cultivar brings structure and seasonal beauty to gardens, streetscapes, and parks. Its long-lasting flowers appear in summer and persist into early autumn, creating a bold statement in any landscape. The glossy green leaves transition into warm autumn tones before shedding, ensuring year-round interest.

Common Name: Lipan Crepe Myrtle

Mature Height (meters): 4-6 meters

Mature Width (meters): 3-4 meters

Spacing: Plant with sufficient room to accommodate its mature canopy and encourage airflow for optimal health.

Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves provide a rich contrast to the vivid blooms, transitioning to golden-orange autumn hues before falling in winter.

Flowering Period: Lipan Crepe Myrtle erupts in a profusion of fuchsia-pink, crepe-paper-like flowers from summer through early autumn, offering extended seasonal interest.

Form/Habit: Naturally rounded to spreading, forming a well-balanced canopy with a strong branching structure. Minimal pruning is required to maintain shape.

Uses: A high-impact feature tree ideal for gardens, street plantings, parks, and mixed borders. Works beautifully as a standalone specimen, accent tree, or grouped for avenue planting.

Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous

Tolerates: Thrives in various soil types and is moderately drought-tolerant once established. Adapted to withstand urban pollution and changing environmental conditions.

Drought Hardy: While it prefers consistent moisture, Lipan Crepe Myrtle can tolerate drier periods once well-established.

Sun: Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering performance.

Maintenance: Low to moderate. Prune in late winter to enhance shape, remove spent blooms, and encourage vigorous new growth.

Water Requirement: Water regularly during the establishment phase and dry spells to support strong, healthy growth.

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When you plant a new tree, it's crucial to give it the right start by ensuring it receives sufficient water. Here’s a general guideline for watering your newly planted tree:

• Immediately After Planting: Water your tree generously right after planting your Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' (Watergum) to settle the soil around the roots and eliminate any air pockets.
• First Three Months: The initial three months are critical for the establishment of the tree. During this period, the tree should be hand watered twice daily, in the morning and evening. This helps the roots grow deep and strong.
• Irrigation System: If you have an irrigation system, adjust it to ensure the tree gets adequate water during these first months.
• Adjusting to Weather Conditions: Always consider the weather conditions and adjust your watering accordingly. In hotter and drier periods, additional watering may be necessary.

Consistent attention to your tree’s watering needs during this initial period will help ensure its healthy growth and long-term success in your garden.

Here is our guide for planting your trees with the appropriate root ball dimensions. When planting, we recommend digging a hole that is 10% larger than the size of your pot, and teasing the rootball before planting to promote better root growth.

Root Ball Dimensions:

• 40cm Pot: 44 x 38.5 cm
• 45L Bag: 41.8 x 41.8 cm
• 50cm Squat Pot: 49.5 x 34.1 cm
• 50cm Pot: 49.5 x 35.2 cm
• 70L Pot: 55 x 41.8 cm
• 75L Bag: 55 x 48.4 cm
• 90L Pot: 59.4 x 44 cm
• 100L Bag: 50.6 x 52.8 cm
• 100L Squat Bag: 58.3 x 49.5 cm
• 100L Pot: 66 x 49.5 cm
• 150L Bag: 66 x 55 cm
• 155L Pot: 74.8 x 52.8 cm
• 200L Bag: 71.5 x 60.5 cm
• 280L Pot: 91.3 x 55 cm
• 300L Bag: 88 x 63.8 cm
• 400L Bag: 99 x 66 cm
• 500L Bag: 122 x 66 cm
• 1000L Bag: 146.3 x 71.5 cm
• 2000L Bag: 176 x 82.5 cm

Follow these dimensions to ensure a smooth planting process and optimal growth for your new tree.