Watermelon Red Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Watermelon Red'
Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh |
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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/Firewise |
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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