RE: Lagerstroemia in coastal central California

Jason,

I'd point you--and all others interested in crape myrtles--to the US
Arboretum introductions. They've introduced a large number of hybrids
between L. indica and L. kiowa that are mildew resistant and available in a
wide variety of sizes and colors. Here's a web page to browse:

http://www.usna.usda.gov/PhotoGallery/CrapemyrtleGallery/CrapeTable.html

Cheryl (back from the MGS meeting in Pasadena--it was great!)
Santa Clara, California

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-medit-plants@ucdavis.edu
> [o*@ucdavis.edu]On Behalf Of Jason D
> Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 10:24 AM
> To: medit-plants@ucdavis.edu
> Subject: Lagerstroemia in coastal central California
>
>
> I've seen two varieties of Lagerstroemia planted as
> street trees in Oakland, California recently, one
> blooming a rosy pink and another a sort of ecru or
> creamy white. They appear mildew resistant. When (and
> where) were these developed and introduced to our cool
> foggy clime? What are their names? How large can we
> expect them to get?
> Just curious.
> Jason Dewees
> San Francisco, California
> USDA zone 10a
> Sunset zone 17
>
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