James H. Schutte
Family
Lythraceae
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Hopi'
Plant Common Name
Hopi Crapemyrtle, Hybrid Crapemyrtle
General Description
This crapemyrtle cultivar is a mildew-resistant, hybrid, deciduous shrub with eye-catching clusters of pink flowers in summer and more color in fall when the leaves turn orange-red to dark-red. It is a tall, upright, multi-stemmed shrub that can be used as an accent plant or as an informal hedge or screen.
Like most crapemyrtles, ‘Hopi' grows and flowers best in full sun to partial sun in well-drained average soil. Pruning the the spent branch tips after the first flowering often leads to a smaller, second flowering by early autumn. Severely pruning the crowns of crapemyrtles, called hat-racking, is a harmful, unhealthy landscaper's practice.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
11 - 6
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7 - 10
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Bloom Time
Summer
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Oval/Rounded
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Orange, Orange Red
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Bark Color
Tan, Ivory
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Bark Color Modifier
Spotted/Mottled
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
Yes
