Crape Myrtle Catawba
Price range: $385.00 through $464.99
Do you love purple and want your yard to truly pop with color well into the cooler months? Here at Stadler Nurseries, we know that for those who appreciate a splash of rich color, the Crape Myrtle 'Catawba' is an exceptional choice. This stunning cultivar is renowned for its prolific and vibrant violet-purple blooms that emerge in late summer, extending its captivating display well into the fall.
Adaptable Beauty
Beyond its floral beauty, the 'Catawba' offers multi-seasonal interest with its bronze-tinged new spring foliage, dramatic orange-red autumn leaves and elegant, smooth gray bark that adds visual appeal even in winter. Its adaptable, compact size makes it an ideal specimen for various landscape applications, from enhancing patios and small yard spaces to serving as a striking accent tree.
Key features of Crape Myrtle 'Catawba' include:
- Vibrant blooms: Bursts with abundant violet-purple flowers that provide a spectacular display from late summer through fall
- Long bloom period: Recognized as a long-blooming Crape Myrtle variety
- Dynamic foliage: Features attractive bronze-tinged new growth in spring, transitioning to brilliant orange and red hues in autumn
- Year-round interest: Smooth, exfoliating gray bark offers an elegant focal point during the winter months
- Compact growth habit: Reaches a mature size of approximately 10 feet tall and wide, making it suitable for various landscape designs
- Origin: An esteemed introduction from the U.S. National Arboretum
- Light requirements: Thrives in full sun exposure
- Deciduous: Sheds its leaves in the fall, contributing to its seasonal transformation
- Hardiness zone: Hardy in USDA Zones 7 to 9
How I'll Get This
Pick Up
Order online or by phone for quick and easy curbside pick up.
Delivery
We'll bring plants right to your door! Free delivery on orders over $125.
Planting Services
You place the order, we'll do the planting! Delivery included.
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Convenient Options for Your Gardening Journey
We make getting your plants easy with a variety of convenient options:
- Pick up: Order online or by phone for quick and easy curbside pickup.
- Free delivery: We’ll bring the plants right to your door! Enjoy free delivery on orders over $125 — within 30 miles of one of our store locations.
- Planting services: You place the order, we’ll do the planting! Delivery is included with planting services.
Simple Steps for a Thriving ‘Catawba’
Ensuring your ‘Catawba’ Crape Myrtle becomes a cherished jewel in your yard is wonderfully simple, especially with our support! This gardener’s delight truly flourishes in a sunny location — and whether you choose to pick up your plant, have it delivered directly to your door or utilize our expert planting services, getting it home and settled is easy.
Once your ‘Catawba’ is in place, consistent watering, especially during its establishment, is key. Adding a beneficial layer of mulch, a gardener’s best friend, helps retain vital moisture. With these easy steps and our continued guidance, your resilient ‘Catawba’ will provide breathtaking multi-season beauty for years.
Why Choose Us?
Since 1932, we’ve been helping local gardeners cultivate beautiful, thriving landscapes. Our unwavering passion for plants, combined with generations of expertise, means you’ll always find healthy, high-quality selections. We meticulously choose every specimen to ensure it’s ready to flourish specifically in our unique climate, offering a diverse array that inspires every gardening dream.
Beyond our exceptional plants, we offer personalized guidance and friendly advice, answering your toughest questions and sharing time-tested tips that lead to visible, lasting results in your yard. Our dedicated team is committed to understanding your vision, ensuring every plant you take home is the perfect fit for your space and aspirations. We’re here to ensure your green thumb always finds success.
Bring Home the ‘Catawba’ Crape Myrtle
Ready to make your yard a showstopper? The ‘Catawba’ Crape Myrtle is a real jewel for any outdoor space, promising a breathtaking cascade of vibrant violet-purple blooms that create dazzling pops of color all season long. With its lush foliage transforming into brilliant autumn hues and elegant bark providing winter interest, it’s truly a gardener’s delight that brings continuous beauty year-round.
So, why wait to add this exceptional plant to your landscape? Make the ‘Catawba’ yours and add it to your cart today!
