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crape myrtle
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crape myrtle: see loosestrife loosestrife, common name for the Lythraceae, a widely distributed family of plants most abundant as woody shrubs in the American tropics but including also herbaceous species (chiefly of temperate zones) and some trees.
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crape myrtle

Shrub (Lagerstroemia indica) of the loosestrife family, native to China and other tropical and subtropical countries and widely grown in warm regions for its flowers. About 25 varieties are cultivated, known primarily by the color of their clustered flowers, which range from white to pink, red, lavender, and bluish.



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I would suggest that you select a crepe myrtle hybrid called Lagerstroemia x fauriei because it is mildew resistant.
The tree, a Lagerstroemia indica, or crape myrtle, is native to China, and might grow taller than 30 feet.
 
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