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Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

7-9.

Mature Height:

20-25 ft

Mature Width:

10-15 ft

Sunlight:

Full (6-8 hours)

Spacing:

10-15 ft

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Flower Color:

White

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR

Crape Myrtle - Garden Debut® Thunderstruck™ White Lightning™

Lagerstroemia x 'JM4' PP31534
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9.
$54.95
SKU: CRMWLI03G
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Description

The Thunderstruck® White Lightning™ Crape Myrtle is a striking addition to any landscape, showcasing brilliant white blooms that glow against its deep green foliage. With a mature size of 20–25 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide, this crape myrtle is ideal for creating elegant focal points or planting in rows for a dramatic effect. Its upright, vase-shaped growth habit and long bloom period add structure and beauty to gardens from summer into fall. Resistant to leaf spot and powdery mildew, White Lightning ensures low-maintenance enjoyment.

Unique Features:

  • Brilliant White Blooms: Large, pure white flowers stand out against lush green foliage.
  • Elegant Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped form adds architectural beauty to any space.
  • Disease Resistance: Naturally resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot, ensuring healthy growth.
  • Low Maintenance: Hardy and easy to care for, perfect for gardeners of all levels.

Mature Size:

  • Height: 20–25 feet
  • Spread: 10–15 feet

USDA Hardiness Zones:

  • Zones 6–9

Care Instructions:

  • Light: Thrives in full sun for best flowering and growth.
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
  • Water: Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant once mature.
  • Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage blooming.
  • Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer in early spring to support vibrant flowers and healthy growth.
  • Pests/Disease: Resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot, making care hassle-free.
  • Spacing: Space trees 10 feet apart for optimal growth and air circulation.

The Thunderstruck® White Lightning™ Crape Myrtle combines elegance and durability, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a standout tree with minimal upkeep. Whether as a single specimen or in a row, its radiant white blooms and graceful shape bring timeless beauty to any garden.

MORE INFORMATION: Crape Myrtle Growing Guide
Shipping

At Plant Me Green we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. We ship your plants using FedEx Ground® the following business day after you have completed checkout.

We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions. 

If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.

Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 1) First, decide on a planting location. Consider carefully what kind of sun, soil, and growing-space your tree or shrub will need.
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide

To help crape myrtles retain water, mulch with organic matter 2-3 inches deep, making sure to keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk. Water regularly until established. Remove dead branches any time and prune weak branches back in the spring in order to encourage a strong and productive tree.

About First Editions™

The Magic Series from First Editions is a selection of intermediate size crape myrtles that is highly resistant to disease, delivering shining healthy foliage and blooms all summer long. Magic crape myrtles also hold their leaves and blooms into fall, making them a great alternative to purpleleaf plums, which are usually defoliated by August.
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