First Editions® Coral Magic Crape Myrtle Shrub
Lagerstroemia 'Coral Magic'
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
First Editions® Coral Magic Crape Myrtle Shrub highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Zones 7-9
Crape Myrtles are graceful shrubs! They are the highlights of the early summer garden with flowers that are richly colored and lavishly crinkled! First Edition® Plants has introduced an exciting new form of Crape Myrtle - the Magic series. One of the most unique among these gorgeous flowering ornamentals is the First Editions® Coral Magic Crape Myrtle Shrub PP#23,922 (Lagerstroemia 'Coral Magic'). It is loaded with salmon-pink flowers that are unique and eye-catching!
The dense shrub is covered in glossy red foliage that magically turns dark green as the summer progresses! These healthy growers just need a place with room to grow and plenty of sun!
Besides their graceful beauty and uniquely colored flowers that Hummingbirds and pollinators adore, Coral Magic - like all the shrubs in the Magic series - has excellent resistance to leaf spot and powdery mildew. This means less spraying, less coddling, and more enjoying! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 7 to 9, this Crape grows into a rounded 6-10 foot tall and wide shrub!
Planting and Application:
Equally beautiful on its own as a specimen plant or in a mixed shrub border, Coral Magic lights up its surroundings! The radiant blooms grace any sunny garden bed or border and can be trained to any size best for your landscape!
Pair Coral Magic with white or blue companion flowers for an unforgettable look! The lush foliage and eye-catching blooms create a long-lasting hedge of color all growing season, easily highlighting everything planted before them as backdrops while showing off all on their own as well!
The adaptable size means even container gardeners can enjoy Coral Magic! Add screening to your poolside seating areas, create vibrant accents around patios, or dress up either side of your front steps with a matched pair of these ornamental shrubs!
- Unique Salmon-Pink Crinkly Blooms
- Nice Natural Rounded Shape
- Free Flowering & Reblooming
- Pollinator & Hummingbird-Friendly
- Brilliant Hedges & Specimens, Container Accents & Season-Long Color
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Whether you spell it as one word or as Crepe Myrtle, just give Coral Magic full sun and plenty of water to get it established and it will reward you with years of carefree blooms! Provide any well-drained location and a topdressing of 3-4 inches of arborist mulch for best results.
Deadhead after the first round of blooms to encourage a second and prune your shrub in the spring to shape and control the size. Crape Myrtles bloom on new wood, so trim before you see new growth emerging each year.
- Full Sun
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture
- Easy to Grow & Low-Maintenance
- Prune Early Spring
- Very Deer, Mildew & Disease Resistant
Vivid coral blooms not once but twice on a mid-sized, low-maintenance flowering shrub. Your landscape needs the First Editions® Coral Magic Crape Myrtle from Nature Hills Nursery today!
Single Stem, Multi Stem, Shrub Form, Oh My!
Before you buy, make sure you know what you're getting! Single-stem, multi-stem and shrub forms are different so read a bit about which we're currently offering below.
Single Stem:
These are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching. Sometimes, you will hear a single stem referred to as Tree Form.
Multi Stem:
These are plants with 2 or more stems planted together in the ground in close proximity to form a clump. There are times multi-stems are formed by a tree that branches at the soil line with more than one main stem.
Shrub Form:
These are bushy plants with many stems and branchings close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.
