Crape Myrtle 'Catawba' (Purple) blue spruce Plant Type: Shrub Shrub Type: ships315 Plant Type: Shrub Shrub Type: Deciduous Exposure: Full Sun Deer Resistant: Yes Mature Height: 24 Inches Mature Width: 24 Inches Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 9 Bloom Time: Summer through Fall Blooms On: New Wood Flower Colors: Purple Habit: Mounded Water Needs: Low Maintenance: Easy Pruning Time: Late Fall or Early Spring Additional attribute: Long Blooming Attracts Bees They appear in abundant clusters on dark gray branches before the tree’s leaves appear in spring and are followed by burgundy hot location and prefer to be kept out of cold exposed locations mottled bark are the main characteristics that have made them such a popular choice