Tree Thunderstruck™ Lavender Skies™ Crape Myrtle

Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia ‘Thunderstruck® Lavender Skies’

Common Name: Thunderstruck Lavender Skies Crape Myrtle

Mature Height and Width:
15–20' tall × 8–12' wide

Growth Habit:
Upright, narrow ornamental tree with strong vertical structure. Typically trained to a single trunk or small multi-stem form. Canopy develops a columnar to narrow oval outline with ascending primary branches. Moderate to vigorous growth rate.

Foliage Description:
Deep burgundy to near-black foliage throughout the growing season. Leaves elliptic with smooth margins. New growth emerges very dark and retains strong contrast against lavender blooms. Dense canopy but with visible vertical branch structure.

Flower Description:
Upright terminal panicles of soft lavender to medium violet crinkled flowers. Panicles moderately large and well-defined, positioned above dark foliage. Bloom clusters structured and upright rather than loose and drooping.

Bloom Time:
Mid to late summer.

Fall Color:
Foliage may shift to deeper maroon tones before leaf drop in cooler climates.

Light Requirements:
Full sun required for best bloom production and darkest foliage coloration.

Hardiness Zone:
USDA Zones 6–9 (reliable in Zone 7; protected or warmer Zone 6 sites).

Notable Landscape Uses:
Narrow lawn specimen; vertical accent near entry; streetscape tree; patio-adjacent focal point; color contrast against light architecture.

Deer Resistance:
Moderate
Young growth may be browsed under heavy pressure.

Additional Ornamental Feature:
Smooth bark on mature trunks with subtle exfoliation.