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Evergreen Crapemyrtle? Not for Atlanta

Atlanta crapemyrtles (Lagerstroemia indica x faurii) are deciduous. Evergreen L. speciosa (queen crapemyrtle) grows only in deep South (S. FL, S. CA, HI). For screening + beauty, local nurseries offer many deciduous options.

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