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Dr. Carl Whitcomb
Stillwater, OK

DYNAMITE®

Crapemyrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

'Whit II'

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  • Red flowers
  • Disease resistant
  • Heat tolerant
Description

The first true red tree-form crapemyrtle! Dynamite® crapemyrtle produces cherry red flowers even in full sun and hot conditions. It is both drought and mildew resistant. Best in consistently moist soil and full sun.

USDA Zone
7 - 10 (0°F/-17°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
10 - 15'
Width
10 - 15'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Red
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Moist, well drained soils are best, but crapemyrtle is widely adaptable, including to compacted urban soils.

Pruning

Blooms on new wood. Pruning depends on the plant's role in the landscape, however, these large, tree-like crapemyrtles are best pruned only to develop an appealing form. Regular pruning or cutting back should generally be avoided.

Uses

Specimen plant; hedging; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Boasts handsome bark and excellent fall color in addition to flowers. Can be grown multi- or single stemmed.

Features: Attracts pollinators, Award winner, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Tree

Filters: Botanical genus: Lagerstroemia, Common name: Crapemyrtle, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Red flowers, Green foliage

Features: Attracts pollinators, Award winner, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Tree

Filters: Botanical genus: Lagerstroemia, Common name: Crapemyrtle, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Red flowers, Green foliage