Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' - White Crepe Myrtle - Evergreen Trees Direct

Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' - White Crepe Myrtle

Name: Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' - White Crepe Myrtle
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 265.00 AUD
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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.2m – 2.4m Approx.

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About Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' - White Crepe Myrtle

Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy', known as Fantasy Crepe Myrtle, is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree admired for its large white flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. Reaching 8–10 meters tall and 4–6 meters wide, it’s perfect for street planting, avenues, large gardens, and public spaces.

Its dark green foliage transforms to vibrant red-orange in autumn, offering striking seasonal contrast, while the exfoliating bark reveals a mottled cream and tan surface, adding year-round visual interest. This tall, upright tree boasts a strong branching structure and thrives in full sun, tolerating heat, pollution, and poor soils with minimal maintenance.

Ideal for councils, landscapers, and gardeners seeking a reliable, elegant tree, Fantasy Crepe Myrtle looks excellent and delivers extended flowering with effortless charm and resilience in urban and garden settings.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' - White Crepe Myrtle is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 6m - 8m Approximately

Mature Width: 4 – 6 meters

Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' - White Crepe Myrtle is expected to grow Approx 60 – 90 cm per year .

Frost Tolerance

Is Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' - White Crepe Myrtle frost tolerant?

Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' - White Crepe Myrtle is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Flowering Information

Lagerstroemia fauriei ‘Fantasy’ produces large clusters of pure white, softly crinkled flowers from mid-summer into early autumn. These elegant panicles sit proudly above the smooth, mottled bark and glossy foliage, creating a bright, refined and highly ornamental seasonal display.

Native Information

Is Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' - White Crepe Myrtle an Australian Native? No

Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' - White Crepe Myrtle is Native to Derived from Lagerstroemia fauriei, which is native to Japan, where it grows naturally in warm temperate forests.

Wildlife Value

Its abundant summer blooms attract bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other beneficial pollinators, while the branching canopy offers perching habitat for small birds. The exfoliating bark also provides micro-habitats for insects, supporting a subtle but valuable boost in garden biodiversity.

Sunlight Information

Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' - White Crepe Myrtle will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Lagerstroemia fauriei ‘Fantasy’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained positions unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as it matures to support drought resilience, smooth bark development and prolific summer flowering.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Fantasy Crepe Myrtle

Genus: Lagerstroemia

Botanical Species: fauriei

Family: Lauraceae

Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy'

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree
Street Tree
Avenue Planting
Shade Tree
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' - White Crepe Myrtle works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Choose a sunny, open position with well-drained soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
Add compost to enrich the soil before planting.
Water deeply after planting and apply mulch around the base.
Prune lightly in winter to shape and remove spent flower heads.

Feature Planting: 5 – 6 m apart

Avenue / Street Planting: 4 – 5 m apart for canopy cohesion

Large Landscapes / Parks: 6 – 8 m apart for shade and structure

Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature
Fertilise annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser.
Prune in winter to encourage dense growth and strong flowering.

Sandy soils: Performs well with compost and regular watering during establishment.
Loamy soils: Ideal for vigorous, balanced growth.
Clay soils: Tolerates light clay if drainage is improved.
Coastal soils: Suitable in sheltered coastal environments.
Poor soils: Add organic matter or mulch to encourage strong flowering.

Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Fantasy' - White Crepe Myrtle is expected to grow Approx 60 – 90 cm per year .

Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Fantasy’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and coastal environments, maintaining strong flowering and healthy summer foliage with only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.