Name: Lagerstroemia ‘Zuni’ (Lavender Crepe Myrtle Tree)
Brand: The Australian Plant Shop
Price: 140.0 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

Lagerstroemia ‘Zuni’ (Lavender Crepe Myrtle Tree)

Price Save $18.80

Pot Size

Large (~1.2m above pot)

X-Large (~1.5m above pot)

2X-Large (~2m above pot)

3X-Large (~2.2m above pot)

Quantity

Sydney wide delivery in 5-10 business days.

All plants carefully hand delivered to your door in nursery pots.

Only best quality plants handpicked from the best Aussie growers.

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Flower colour: Pale lavender to soft purple (summer)
Form: Upright with a gently rounded canopy
Best for: Home gardens, softer landscapes, mixed planting schemes
Personality: Calm, elegant, and understated

Why choose ‘Zuni’

‘Zuni’ is a Crepe Myrtle for gardeners who prefer subtlety over statement. Its lavender-toned flowers sit comfortably between pink and purple, offering seasonal interest without dominating the garden. The result is a tree that blends beautifully into residential landscapes.

For home gardeners

An easy-to-live-with tree that complements rather than competes. Ideal for gardens where softer colour palettes and long-term balance matter.

For landscapers & designers

‘Zuni’ works well in layered, naturalistic, and contemporary designs. The lavender flowers soften hard edges without pulling focus from other elements.

For councils & projects

A reliable mid-to-large Crepe Myrtle that provides seasonal colour with a restrained visual impact, suitable for residential streets and mixed plantings.

Size & pruning flexibility

‘Zuni’ flowers on new season’s growth and tolerates pruning well. While it is often hard pruned in public settings, best results come from light shaping and canopy lifting to maintain its natural form.

Mature height (unpruned): approx. 6–8 m
Mature width (unpruned): approx. 5–6 m
Common pruned height: approx. 3–5 m
Pruning window: late winter to early spring

Crepe Myrtles are often hard pruned (“crepe murder”) and still flower, but selective pruning improves structure, airflow, and long-term canopy shape.

Planting & care

Sun: Full sun for best flowering
Water: Regular watering during establishment; drought tolerant once settled
Soil: Well-drained soil preferred; adaptable once established
Maintenance: Low; responds well to light seasonal pruning

Is ‘Zuni’ right for you?

If you’re drawn to refined colour, balanced growth, and a calm garden aesthetic, ‘Zuni’ is a dependable and elegant Crepe Myrtle choice.

✔ Lavender summer flowers
✔ Balanced, garden-friendly form
✔ Excellent response to pruning

Light requirement: Full Sun

Water requirement: Low

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-Drained, Loamy, Sandy

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Fast

Suitable for containers: No

More info: Prefers well-drained soil and occasional deep watering in dry periods. Prune in late winter to maintain shape.

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Resistant to powdery mildew, but may attract aphids in warm months.

Mature height: 7 m

Mature width: 5.5 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

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

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Deciduous

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Lavender / pale purple

Flower fragrant: Yes

Flowering season: Mid summer (Dec–Jan)

Fruit: Yes

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