Arapaho Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Arapaho'
Upright and spreading tree or shrub with beautiful bark, true red summer blooms and maroon-tinged foliage with brilliant fall color. National Arboretum hybrid that is mildew resistant. Plant in groups as a hedge or use as a small street tree. Deciduous.
| Key feature: | Waterwise |
| Plant types: | Shrub, Tree |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Single or multi-stemmed small upright tree to 20 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide in 10 years. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attractive Bark, Attracts Butterflies, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape use: | Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2843 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Prune for shape and structure after flowering.
Upright and spreading tree or shrub with beautiful bark, true red summer blooms and maroon-tinged foliage with brilliant fall color. National Arboretum hybrid that is mildew resistant. Plant in groups as a hedge or use as a small street tree. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Prune for shape and structure after flowering.
| Key feature: | Waterwise |
| Plant types: | Shrub, Tree |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Single or multi-stemmed small upright tree to 20 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide in 10 years. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attractive Bark, Attracts Butterflies, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape use: | Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2843 |
