Watermelon Red Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Watermelon Red'
SKU
05640
Displays large, long lasting clusters of vivid rosy-red crepe-like flowers. Handsome foliage has bronzy cast in spring, bright green in summer, golden fall color. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower, a rounded dome 20 to 25 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | In summer, this great little tree produces very potently colored flowers that make powerful statements in the landscape. A gorgeous high-profile street tree that offers civic beauty without the litter and invasiveness of more commonly-used street trees. An equally good shade tree for city yards with a bonus of flowers and fall color. Its size makes it perfect for light shading around decks and patios, to dress up lawn-edge planters, or as a single stunning tree for the front-yard lawn. Frame a long driveway with several for a formal statement. Best of all, it is reasonably drought resistant. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Fall Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
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