Natchez Crape Myrtle Tree
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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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 |
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#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 |
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#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
Natchez Crape Myrtle Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall

Growing Zones 6-9
For an easy choice of small accent or specimen tree, just about anywhere in your landscape, you really can't go wrong with the Natchez Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'). This handsome variety features enormous, beautiful white blooms and many more ornamental features!
You'll love the long bloom period from summer to frost! With its crisp, clean good looks and pristine, fluffy white blooms, Natchez is a wonderful choice for you and your pollinators. Long panicles of pure white flowers cover the plant from top to bottom throughout the growing season. Natchez blooms all summer long and the blooms emit a soft, sweet fragrance! You might see them referred to as "Natchez Crepe Myrtle" because the texture of the robust flower heads looks like crinkled crepe paper!
Soft foliage droops enchantingly downward to help ground the plant to its surroundings. The oval Crape Myrtle leaves are bronze-colored when they first unfold in the spring. They'll deepen to a delicious green for summer and will cast a refreshing shade. The green leaves turn bright hues of yellow, orange, or red before falling late in autumn! If you remove the lower limbs and use a row of them as small street trees, you'll showcase the beautiful exfoliating bark and gain a big dose of winter interest.
Planting and Application:
Use Natchez Crape Myrtle trees in the front lawn as part of an accent planting. This is a sophisticated color choice that works very nicely with many exteriors. Try a pair of them on either side of the front walkway or front stairs. It only takes a few trees planted on either side to give you a dreamy experience. Plant the trees at least 8 feet away from the walkway, and carefully prune the arching branches to fit your space.
You'll also be able to grow it as a single-trunk patio tree or as a multi-trunk accent feature specimen. Use a single tree as a wonderful focal point anywhere you need a bit of excitement in your landscape. It will draw the eye in a restful way and can suit contemporary, country, rustic, or classic architecture equally as well.
You can even leave the lower branches on to encourage a solid, shrubby screen. This is a very appealing large shrub or small tree that can also be grouped to create a pretty privacy screen. Plant several near a patio or deck to block the afternoon sun and give airy, pretty privacy. Plant them 4 feet apart, measuring from the center of the first to the center of the next.
For the best screen, keep all the lower limbs on and allow it to grow into a friendly flowering shrub. Underplant with small shrubs, perennials, and spring bulbs. Add a natural stone border or boulders to easily boost your curb appeal. March a row of them along the street, or driveway. For individual plants, give them 10 - 12 feet spacing between the plants.
- Incredible White Blooms Summer & Fall
- Beautiful Rounded Shape - One of the Tallest, Largest Crape Myrtle
- Glossy, Dark Green Feathery Foliage
- Attractive Dark Cinnamon Brown Bark
- Vibrant Orange Red Fall Color
- Four Seasons of Interest
- Large Shrub or Small Tree, Grow in Containers, Hedges & Screens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Easy care, and drought tolerant once established, Natchez Crape Myrtle is sought after for its beauty and low maintenance. Natchez Crape Myrtles are easy to grow in a full sun site. Morning sun is best, with its wonderful drying power.
Give your tree good air circulation and plenty of elbow room to grow to the full height and width. Keep things easy for yourself! Give your tree good air circulation and plenty of elbow room to grow to the full height and width. Keep things easy for yourself!
Pruning this beauty is best done by simply thinning out the branches each spring. No need to take care of the edges of the crown if it still fits into its space nicely! Top off your planting with a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch to keep the roots happy.
In early spring, give your Natchez Crape Myrtle supplemental water as needed. This will help ensure the new growth is lush and full. And since the plant flowers on new growth, the extra water will give you marvelous flower power through the summer and into fall.
The rest of the year, Natchez is happy to thrive in low water conditions. Soil drainage is an important consideration. Create a mound or berm if your soil drains slowly. Plant directly in that mound. Remember not to plant your Natchez too deeply in the ground.
- Full Sun
- Easy Care In Any Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs - Drought Tolerant
- Blooms on New Growth - Prune in Spring
- Disease & Mildew Resistance
An exceptional best-seller, you'll never regret your decision to order the large and in-charge Natchez Crape Myrtle. It's a tried and true best seller that works amazingly well all over the United States. Order healthy, well-rooted trees from Nature Hills 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.