Is known as crape myrtle, crepe myrtle, crêpe myrtle, is native to the Indian Subcontinent and also to Southeast Asia, China, Korea and Japan.
It will grow to 6 metres (20 ft) with a spread of 6 metres. This deciduous tree has small oval shaped green leaves which turn a stunning reddish/orange in autumn. The most striking part of the tree is the beautiful display of vibrant, hot pink, crinkled flowers which appear in late summer.
