Lagerstroemia indica Alba

Common Name:
Crepe Myrtle 'Alba' (White Crepe Myrtle)

Description:
Lagerstroemia indica 'Alba' is a stunning deciduous small tree or large shrub, admired for its spectacular clusters of pure white, crepe-paper-like flowers that bloom from summer through early autumn. Its attractive, smooth, peeling bark and vibrant autumn foliage—turning shades of orange, red, and yellow—add year-round visual interest. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, this heat and drought-tolerant tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Low-maintenance and resilient, ‘Alba’ responds well to pruning, making it ideal for feature planting, avenue planting, or as a flowering hedge.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 3–6 m
• Width: 3–4 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Early Autumn

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots (when young)
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Deciduous
• Stunning Autumn Foliage
• Long Flowering
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Espalier

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia
• Agapanthus
• Westringia (Coastal Rosemary)
• Lomandra