Center Stage Coral Crapemyrtle

Center Stage Coral is an upright crapemyrtle bearing coral flower clusters with yellow stamens against dark purple-black foliage. It grows about 6–12 feet tall and 8 feet wide, flowers in summer, and is listed for USDA zones 6–10. [Proven Winners’ plant profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/lagerstroemia/center-stage-coral-crapemyrtle-lagerstroemia-indica) ## Garden use The warm flowers and deep foliage give a planting strong seasonal contrast. Set it where the larger mature size has room to develop, such as a sunny border or spacious foundation bed. ## Siting and water Full sun supports flowering and foliage color. Use well-drained soil and average watering, taking care not to keep the root zone excessively wet. The exact selection SMNLIJ is protected by U.S. plant patent PP33292, issued July 27, 2021. [Patent record](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP33292) ## Maintenance The plant usually needs little pruning when planted with room to mature. Remove damaged growth as needed and avoid topping the branches. [UF/IFAS pruning guidance](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/ep399).