Jarul Plant (Pack of 3)

The Jarul plant, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia speciosa, is a medium-to-large deciduous tree famous for its bright, crinkled purple and pink flowers.

QUICK FACTS

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lagerstroemia speciosa

COMMON NAMES: Jarul, Queen's Crape-myrtle, Pride of India, Giant Crape-myrtle

FAMILY: Lythraceae

NATIVE REGION: Tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia

HEIGHT: 10 to 15 meters.

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

FLOWERS: Large, showy clusters in shades of purple, pink, lilac, or lavender. They look like delicate crepe paper and bloom from April to August.

LEAVES: Smooth, oval, and glossy green. They turn a striking reddish-brown color in winter before dropping off.

BARK: Smooth, cream-colored, and flaky, peeling off in patches.

FRUITS: Woody, round-to-oval capsules that split open when mature.

GROWING AND CARE

CLIMATE: Prefers warm, humid tropical and subtropical weather.

SOIL: Thrives in deep, moist alluvial loams. It tolerates waterlogging very well and grows nicely near rivers, ponds, and marshy areas.

SUNLIGHT: Needs full, direct sunlight to flower properly.

USES: Highly popular as an ornamental shade and avenue tree along roadsides and in large parks. The hard wood is also used in construction.