Are Any Crapemyrtles Fragrant? (Correction: Some Are!)

I previously said no crapemyrtles are fragrant, but I was wrong. Several cultivars have noticeable fragrance, including 'Apalachee', 'Near East', 'Natchez', and 'Muskogee'. The scent is often described as light, sweet, or spicy.

However, fragrance should not be the primary selection criterion. Choose first for mature size, flower color, bark interest, and disease resistance. A fragrant crapemyrtle that outgrows its space becomes a maintenance nightmare.

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Crapemyrtle bark

See the crapemyrtle resource page for cultivar selection guides.