Dynamite® Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II'

Pronunciation: la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh
SKU #00886
6-10

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An attractive ornamental shrub or small tree with smooth, peeling bark. Showy, ruffled, fiery red summer flowers are followed by vibrant orange-red fall foliage. An excellent choice as a specimen plant, or en masse for an explosion of color in the landscape and year-round interest. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide.

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Fall Color, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseHedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCalifornia Lilac (Ceanothus); Lilyturf (Liriope); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Mexican Heather (Cuphea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus)
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
LoreIt has been noted that prolonged periods of overcast weather can cause red-flowered crape myrtle flowers to fade to white.
Details
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Fall Color, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseHedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCalifornia Lilac (Ceanothus); Lilyturf (Liriope); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Mexican Heather (Cuphea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
History
LoreIt has been noted that prolonged periods of overcast weather can cause red-flowered crape myrtle flowers to fade to white.

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This plant has not shipped to a retailer near you in the last 90 days, but may be in stock or shipping in future. Or you can ask one of these stores to special order it for you.

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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

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