Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Zuni’ — Crepe Myrtle Zuni
Crepe Myrtle Zuni is a compact, highly versatile variety featuring soft lavender-pink flowers, smooth ornamental bark and a neat rounded form. Growing to around 3–4m tall x 3–4m wide, it’s perfect for smaller gardens, courtyards, streetscapes and tight planting spaces.
Buy Zuni for compact growth, unique lavender tones and reliable, low-maintenance performance.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Zuni’ |
| Common name | Crepe Myrtle Zuni |
| Height | Approx. 3–4m |
| Width | Approx. 3–4m |
| Flowers | Lavender-pink, summer to autumn |
| Foliage | Deciduous, green turning orange-red in autumn |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Uses | Small gardens, courtyards, feature tree, street tree |
| Tolerance | Heat, humidity, drought (once established), frost |
| Best feature | Compact size with unique flower colour |
Compact size with standout lavender colour
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Zuni’ is an excellent crepe myrtle choice for Australian landscapes where space is limited but performance and visual impact are still essential. This compact variety produces masses of soft lavender-pink flowers through summer, paired with attractive bark and vibrant autumn foliage. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, Zuni offers strong heat and drought tolerance once established, making it ideal for residential gardens, urban plantings and low-maintenance landscape designs.
