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Botanical Name
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Lagerstroemia x 'Autauga'
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Description
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Upright and spreading tree or shrub with dark purple summer blooms. New foliage is tinted bronze, turning to green and then has brilliant fall color. Plant in groups, as a hedge or small street tree. Single or multi-stemmed small upright tree.
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Exposure
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Full Sun
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Height x Width
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10-15' H x 15' W
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Water
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Water regularly until established.
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Zones
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Zones 7-10
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Fertilization
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Fertilize in spring with a well balanced fertilizer. Follow label instructions.
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Pruning
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Prune as needed in late winter. Blooms on new wood in spring through summer. Do not prune by "topping" plant.
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