Lipan Crape Myrtle for San Diego Driveway: Dimensions, Bloom, and Placement

Lipan Crape Myrtle Specs

• Height: 10–12 ft (not 20 ft as hoped).
• Spread: 6–8 ft.
• Bloom: Lavender, late June–mid August (~100 days).
• Bark: White exfoliating (ornamental winter feature).
• Mildew resistance: High.
• Zone: 7–10 (San Diego = perfect).

Driveway Placement

Plant >5 ft from pavement edge. At 6–8 ft spread, limbs will hit vehicles if closer.

Alternative for 20-ft Screen

• Natchez (white, 20–30 ft).
• Muskogee (lavender, 15–20 ft).
• Tuscarora (coral-pink, 15–20 ft).

All have high mildew resistance and exfoliating bark.

Cypress/Juniper Alternative (Original Question)

• Italian cypress: 3–5 ft spread, 40 ft height (prunable).
• Blue Point juniper: 4–5 ft spread, 10–14 ft height.

Both fit 4-ft width better than crape myrtle.