This deciduous tree has a mottled smooth trunk with upright branching near the base and forms a rounded crown. It has glossy green broad lanced-shaped leaves and the small white flowers appear in a terminal cluster during late summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Lagerstroemia subcostata is naturally found in Taiwan growing in an open sunny position tolerating a wide range of well drained, fertile moist soils and is drought tender but frost tolerant.  

The White Crepe Myrtle is a small tree that is grown for its foliage and flowers. It is planted in parks and gardens as a lawn specimen or as a street tree. It is also used for screen planting and establishes in 3 to 5 years. This species may be difficult to obtain but is excellent for a medium size garden and is suitable for sub-tropical regions. ID 1907

Lagerstroemia (lahg-er-STREEM-ee-a) subcostata (sub-KOS-tar-ta)

Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Loosestrife, Pomegranate, Water Chestnut, Crepe Myrtle, Mangrove Apple