{"product_id":"lagerstroemia-zuni-crepe-myrtle-1","title":"Lagerstroemia 'Zuni' Crepe Myrtle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fff8e7;border-left:4px solid #c8a400;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:24px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Deciduous Tree — Seasonal Leaf Drop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Crepe Myrtle is a deciduous tree. It will drop its leaves during winter and re-shoot in spring. This is completely normal and healthy. The bare winter form often reveals beautiful sculptural branching — and the spring flush and summer flowering make the wait worthwhile.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLagerstroemia 'Zuni' — Compact Crepe Myrtle with Stunning Lavender Blooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a flowering tree that genuinely stops people in their tracks, Lagerstroemia 'Zuni' delivers every summer without fail. Dense clusters of vivid lavender-purple flowers smother the canopy from mid-summer through autumn, followed by rich orange-red foliage before the winter leaf drop. Come spring, fresh growth pushes through and the cycle starts again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompact enough for suburban gardens, tough enough for SEQ summers, and ornamental enough to anchor a whole garden design around — 'Zuni' is one of the best performing deciduous feature trees available in South East Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular summer flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e — lavender-purple blooms for months, not weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour\u003c\/strong\u003e — foliage turns orange-red before leaf drop, a rare treat in SEQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact size\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaches around 3–4m, manageable in most suburban blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles SEQ summers well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing\u003c\/strong\u003e — gets to a statement size quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — minimal pruning, no fuss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature tree in garden beds or lawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveway or street-facing statement planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePool surrounds (deciduous means more winter sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvenue planting along pathways or fences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — well-established specimen, immediate presence in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — a mature tree ready to make an instant statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — large advanced specimen, serious impact from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — essential for best flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained; tolerates most soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular during establishment; drought tolerant once mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeciduous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loses leaves in winter, re-shoots in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it look dead in winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt will be bare — but the branching structure is genuinely attractive, and many gardeners appreciate the winter sun that comes through once the canopy is gone. By spring it's fully leafed out again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMinimal pruning is best. If needed, prune lightly in late winter before new growth pushes. Avoid heavy topping — it ruins the natural form and reduces flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMid-summer through autumn in SEQ. Flowering is prolific and long-lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for Brisbane's climate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Crepe Myrtles thrive in SEQ's hot, humid summers and mild winters. 'Zuni' is one of the most reliable performers in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:28px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;\"\u003e\nLocally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. Need it installed? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keycolandscapes.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKey Co Landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e offers professional tree installation across SEQ.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brisbane Tree Farm","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":53307578614039,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":53307578646807,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":53307578679575,"sku":null,"price":990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/3769\/6535\/files\/zuni_crepe_myrtle_front_of_house.webp?v=1778990000","url":"https:\/\/brisbanetreefarm.com.au\/products\/lagerstroemia-zuni-crepe-myrtle-1","provider":"Brisbane Tree Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}