Purple Crape Myrtle Tree not blooming Old Mexico’s impressive 5–8 foot

Old Mexico’s impressive 5–8 foot spread makes it a commanding presence in large desert beds

Water deeply and slowly to encourage deep root development — deep roots improve drought tolerance and wind stability during Phoenix monsoon season

for a few focal clumps

Fall (October–November) is ideal for planting

Purple Crape Myrtle Tree not blooming Old Mexico’s impressive 5–8 footPhoenix's Best Purple Flowering Shade Tree Purple Crape Myrtle Tree Purple Crape Myrtle Tree (Lagerstroemia indica) is Phoenix's premier purple flowering deciduous shade tree combining spectacular lavender purple summer blooms with a handsome multi trunk tree form that shades your landscape all season long. Trained as an upright tree, this fast growing variety reaches 2025 feet tall with a 1520 foot canopy spread, delivering real shade alongside