Description:
The Crape Myrtle ‘Like A Latte’ is a unique deciduous ornamental shrub or small tree known for its elegant creamy-white blooms that appear in abundant clusters throughout the summer. The soft, latte-colored flowers provide a refined and refreshing contrast to the deep green foliage, creating a bright, clean, and sophisticated landscape look. As the seasons progress, the foliage takes on warm autumn shades before dropping for winter. Like many crape myrtles, ‘Like A Latte’ features attractive exfoliating bark that peels to reveal smooth, cinnamon-toned inner bark, adding year-round visual interest.

Size:
‘Like A Latte’ typically grows 8 to 12 feet tall with a 6 to 8-foot spread, though growth may vary depending on climate, soil, and pruning practices. It has an upright, multi-stemmed growth habit that can be shaped as a small ornamental tree or maintained as a large shrub.
Available Size: 15 Gallon.

Best Growing Zones:
This variety performs best in USDA hardiness zones 7–9, thriving in regions with long, warm summers and mild winters. Planting in full sun—at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily—ensures maximum flowering and strong, healthy growth. Once established, ‘Like A Latte’ is drought tolerant and capable of handling dry periods with ease.

Soil Requirements:
Crape Myrtle ‘Like A Latte’ prefers well-drained, fertile soil, though it adapts well to sandy, loamy, or heavier clay soils as long as drainage is adequate. Enhancing the planting area with compost or organic matter improves soil quality, moisture retention, and nutrient availability.

Maintenance:
This crape myrtle is low-maintenance and easy to care for. Light shaping or removal of spent blooms can be done during the growing season. More significant pruning—such as removing dead, crowded, or damaged branches—should be completed in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Applying mulch around the plant helps retain moisture, reduce weeds, and protect the shallow root system.