Lagerstroemia plant named ‘JBG 19003’

Abstract

A new cultivar of Lagerstroemia named ‘JBG 19003’ that is distinguishable by a compact plant habit, a form which is upright initially, becoming weeping or cascading when established and planted in the landscape, red flowers, foliage which is very dark brown to black in summer and red-brown in color in the fall, is very well-adapted to heat, humidity and drought conditions, and exhibits slight or occasional susceptibility to aphids, whitefly and powdery mildew, is described.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of  Lagerstroemia  plant named ‘JBG 19003’ as described and illustrated herein.