Lagerstroemia ‘Natchez’ (White Crepe Myrtle Tree)

Lagerstroemia ‘Natchez’ (White Crepe Myrtle Tree)

Lagerstroemia ‘Natchez’ (White Crepe Myrtle Tree)

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Crisp pure white summer flowers, a clean architectural form, and glowing autumn colour — a standout feature tree for home gardens and design-led landscapes.

  • Flower colour: Bright white (summer)
  • Form: Upright, vase-shaped to broadly rounded canopy
  • Best for: Home gardens, landscapers & designers, and large-scale planting
  • Low fuss: Excellent performance in full sun once established

Why you’ll love ‘Natchez’

‘Natchez’ is the classic white Crepe Myrtle that delivers maximum impact with minimum effort. In summer, it’s covered in clean white flower clusters that pop against dark green foliage. Come autumn, leaves often shift into warm tones (gold through to orange-red), giving you a tree that earns its space across seasons.

For home gardeners

A reliable “wow tree” that’s easy to live with: strong growth, great flowering, and very forgiving if you prune. Perfect if you want something that looks designer without needing a designer.

For landscapers & designers

The ultimate neutral white that suits modern builds, coastal palettes, and minimalist planting schemes. A clean canopy line makes it ideal for framing entryways, driveways, courtyards and feature zones.

For councils & projects

A proven streetscape performer with a strong structure and consistent flowering. Ideal where repeatable results matter.

Size & pruning (Crepe Myrtles respond beautifully)

Crepe Myrtles are famously pruning-responsive. ‘Natchez’ can be grown to its natural, shade-tree size, or kept smaller and tidier with an annual late-winter prune. This makes it a flexible choice — from suburban gardens to design-forward courtyards.

  • Mature height (unpruned): approx. 8–10 m
  • Mature width (unpruned): approx. 6–8 m
  • Common pruned height: approx. 3–5 m (with regular shaping)
  • Pruning window: late winter to early spring (before new growth)

Tip: Aim for light shaping and canopy lift rather than hard “topping”. Thoughtful pruning improves structure, airflow, and flowering without stressing the tree.

Planting & care

  • Sun: Full sun for best flowering
  • Water: Regular watering while establishing; drought tolerant once established
  • Soil: Adaptable; improves with well-draining soil and organic matter
  • Feeding: A balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring supports strong flowering

Compare: ‘Natchez’ vs ‘Acoma’ (the other popular white)

Feature ‘Natchez’ ‘Acoma’
Flower colour Pure white White
Growth habit Upright / architectural Weeping / cascading
Typical landscape use Shade tree, feature tree, avenues Feature accent, softer garden styling
Scale Larger presence More compact and ornamental
Best “look” Clean, modern, structured Romantic, flowing, garden-feature

Quick pick: Choose ‘Natchez’ for a clean statement tree with canopy and shade. Choose ‘Acoma’ for a softer, cascading silhouette in smaller feature spots.

Ready to plant?

If you want a white-flowering tree that looks premium and performs year after year, ‘Natchez’ is the one.

  • ✔ Great for home gardens
  • ✔ Designer-friendly neutral palette
  • ✔ Flexible size through pruning
Notes: Mature size can vary by climate, soil, watering, and pruning frequency. Flowering is best in full sun.

Light requirement: Full Sun

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-Draining, Loamy, Sandy, Clay

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: No

More info: Plant in well-draining soil and water regularly when young. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. Prune in winter to enhance flowering and maintain shape.

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Highly resistant to powdery mildew and generally pest-free.

Mature height: 9 m

Mature width: 7 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Dark green (spring/summer), red-orange (autumn)

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Deciduous

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: White

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Mid–late summer (Dec–Feb)

Fruit: Yes

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