{"product_id":"catawba-crape-myrtle","title":"Catawba Crape Myrtle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold purple blooms all summer long, stunning peeling bark in winter — the Catawba Crape Myrtle earns its spot in every season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Catawba Crape Myrtle is one of the most beloved flowering trees in the South — and for good reason. It produces massive clusters of vivid purple blooms from early summer through fall, tolerates heat and drought like a champion, and puts on a second show in winter with its gorgeous, peeling cinnamon-colored bark. It's fast-growing, low-maintenance, and absolutely stunning as a specimen, a street tree, or a flowering hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I love about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatawba is the crape myrtle for people who want real color impact. The purple blooms are deep and saturated — not pale lavender, but a true, rich purple that pops against green foliage and holds through the heat of summer when most flowering trees have long since finished. The fall foliage turns brilliant red-orange before dropping to reveal that beautiful exfoliating bark — so this tree is genuinely interesting in all four seasons. It's drought-tolerant once established, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and grows fast enough to make an impact within a season or two. Plant it where you can see it from inside the house and enjoy the show all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — 6–8 hours daily; essential for best blooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; water deeply when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to 0°F (Zone 6); thrives in heat and humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very easy — one of the most low-maintenance flowering trees available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid \"crape murder\"; light shaping in late winter is all that's needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 ft tall, 10–15 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer through fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-orange foliage + exfoliating cinnamon bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":50051153592568,"sku":"FLO-CRA-CAT-45-3G","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":50051153625336,"sku":"FLO-CRA-CAT-NA-3G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0969\/0104\/files\/Catawba-Crape-Myrtle-1.jpg?v=1784840656","url":"https:\/\/cheekygarden.com\/products\/catawba-crape-myrtle","provider":"Cheeky Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}