Barista Like a Latte Crape Myrtle White H:2-3' W:2-3' #5

Description:

This exciting ornamental shrub or small tree produces volumes of vibrant, large bright white blooms over dark green leaves; a captivating focal point for the garden or border; mature heights are taller in southern climates; blooms on new wood

Ornamental Features

Barista® Like a Latte Crapemyrtle is clothed in stunning panicles of white frilly flowers at the ends of the branches from late summer to early fall, which emerge from distinctive coppery-bronze flower buds. It has attractive dark green foliage with burgundy veins which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruits are showy green pods displayed from mid fall to early winter.

Landscape Attributes

Barista® Like a Latte Crapemyrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting bees to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Barista® Like a Latte Crapemyrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Accent
• Mass Planting
• Hedges/Screening
• General Garden Use