Lagerstroemia speciosa

Pride of India

Mostly used as an ornamental or shade plant, this beauty’s flowers also attract bees.

Shrubs

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Lagerstroemia speciosa
Common Name	Pride of India
Also Known As	Rose of India
SA Tree No
Tree Type	Deciduous
Attracts	Bees
Features	Shade Tree, Erosion Control
Flowering Season	Summer
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Exotic
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun

Shrubs Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
2L	R15 – R35 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
4L	R21 – R50 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
10L	R65 – R150 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
20L	R175 – R305 (5 Min.)	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390 – R750 (2 Min.)	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400 – R950 (2 Min.)	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895 – R2 350 (1 Min.)	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm

Description

An exotic evergreen with extravagant showy mauve or pink coloured flowers with crunched petals often seen in medium to large size gardens as well as along side streets.

This shrub is used for erosion control and can be planted in clay soil. Suitable for indoor or container planting and can be used as a striking hedge plant. Strong medicinal values.