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Lipan Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Lipan'
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Lipan Crepe Myrtle Lagerstroemia 'Lipan'
A striking ornamental tree delivering multi-season performance across residential and commercial landscapes. 'Lipan' is distinguished by its lavender-pink summer blooms, exceptional cinnamon-toned exfoliating bark, and a refined vase-shaped form that requires no intervention to maintain its structure.
Why Lipan Crepe Myrtle
Flowering Season: Prolific lavender-pink blooms from mid-summer through autumn, delivering extended colour at a scale that registers across large properties.
Exfoliating Bark: Cinnamon and cream tones revealed as the bark matures, providing year-round architectural interest well beyond the flowering season.
Natural Form: Upright vase-shaped structure with a clean canopy that holds its shape without heavy pruning or intervention.
Autumn Colour: Foliage transitions through warm orange and red tones before leaf drop, adding a final seasonal display of considerable impact.
Resilience: Heat and drought tolerant once established; well suited to the demanding conditions of Australian summers.
Ideal Applications
Streetscapes and Driveways: Repeated plantings create a formal, high-impact corridor at the arrival sequence of prestige properties.
Feature Planting: Positioned as a standalone specimen, the bark and form provide sculptural presence in open lawn or paved settings.
Mixed Borders: Provides a strong vertical anchor within layered planting schemes on commercial or residential projects.
Courtyard and Pool Surrounds: Deciduous habit allows winter light penetration while the branch structure retains visual interest through the cooler months.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–4m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types including clay and sandy soils; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice per week during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 3–4m
Width: 2–3m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: China, Korea, Japan
Flower Colour: Lavender-purple
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
