{"product_id":"crepe-myrtle-zuni","title":"Crepe Myrtle Zuni","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact, deciduous Crepe Myrtle prized for its masses of rich lavender-purple flowers, Crepe Myrtle Zuni is part of the Indian Summer® Crepe Myrtle range. This tough powdery mildew resistant cultivar features attractive cinnamon-grey bark and strong disease resistance, making it a reliable and highly ornamental large shrub or small tree. Flowering throughout summer, Zuni delivers vibrant colour and elegant structure to gardens large and small. Its neat, rounded habit makes it ideal for feature planting, avenues, borders and urban landscapes where a smaller ornamental tree is desired. In autumn, the foliage turns brilliant shades of orange and red before falling to reveal the tree’s smooth decorative bark that provides winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrepe Myrtles, also known as Lagerstroemia, are small to medium-sized deciduous shrubby trees that thrive in the Australian climate. Well adapted to heat, they perform beautifully even in the hottest conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese trees are deciduous, with foliage that turns a striking orange-red in Autumn before dropping. This makes them ideal for planting on the northern side of the garden—allowing precious Winter sunlight to filter through once the leaves fall. They also make excellent specimen trees or focal points in landscape designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrepe Myrtles are highly versatile and will grow well in almost any position. They prefer moist, well-drained soil and perform best in full sun or partial shade. While they are tolerant of dry conditions, regular watering during extended dry periods is recommended, especially during the establishment phase. They are frost hardy and mildew resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Indian Summer® series of Crepe Myrtles have been specially selected for their exceptional resistance to common pests and diseases, including leaf spot and powdery mildew. This makes them particularly well-suited to Australia’s more humid regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen planting bare-rooted Indian Summer® Lagerstroemia, it is recommended to prune the plant back by approximately 30%. This encourages strong root development and vigorous new growth in Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53829031755960,"sku":"TRECMYZUN","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/crepe-myrtle-trecmyzun-zuni.jpg?v=1785384050","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/crepe-myrtle-zuni","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}