Dynamite® Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II'
SKU
0886
Attractive ornamental shrub or small tree with smooth, peeling bark. Showy, ruffled, fire red flowers bloom all summer followed by vibrant orange-red fall foliage. Excellent specimen or plant in groups for an explosion of color in the landscape and year-round interest. Full sun. Deciduous. Moderate growth 15 to 20 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide.
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6 - 10 Change
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | It has been noted that prolonged periods of overcast weather can cause red-flowered crape myrtle flowers to fade to white. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide, in natural form. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Fall Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Vibrant Summer Flowers |
Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed in early spring. Thin young trees late winter to early spring; leave 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove suckers from the base of older trees.
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