Crape Myrtle Dynamite Red
$39.99 / 3G
| Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II' PP10,296 | |
| Crape Myrtle Dynamite® | |
| Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II', also known as Crape Myrtle Dynamite®, this large multi-stemmed shrub or small tree has beautiful crimson buds which turn cherry red in summer. New leaves emerge crimson then turning dark green. Vigorous grower in full sun. Moderately salt tolerant in well drained soils. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II' PP10,296 Common Name: Crape Myrtle Dynamite® Features: Salt Tolerant, Fall Color, Year-round Interest Bloom Time: Spring - Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun Attracts Bees Resists Deer Mature Plant Size: 15 - 20 feet Zone 6 - 9 | |
| Feed March and November with Treetone. Mulch November and June. Deep soak every 2 weeks with MiracleGro the first two summers after planting. Remove suckers at base and keep limbed-up to 3-4'. Spray in March with Horticultural Oil insecticide.The last plant to leaf out in the spring - be patient - til June 1. | |
| Attractive accent, mass planting or border | |
| Full sun, well drained soil | |
| Fall Color, Year-round Interest | |
| Mid July to Sept | |
| Cherry red flowers all summer | |
| 18-20 | |
| 15-20' | |
| Upright, vase shaped deciduous tree | |
| Fast | |
| Full Sun | |
| 0 to 10 deg. F | |
| Water regularly as needed | |
| Glossy dark green leaves | |
| Red-orange fall foliage |