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Arapaho Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Arapaho'
Pronunciation: la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh
SKU #02843
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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE: Single or multi-stemmed small upright tree to 20 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide in 10 years.
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Attracts Butterflies, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Thin young trees in late winter to early spring, leaving 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove emerging suckers from base of older trees. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Attracts Butterflies, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Flower Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Thin young trees in late winter to early spring, leaving 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove emerging suckers from base of older trees. |
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