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Dr. Carl Whitcomb
Stillwater, OK

RASPBERRY SUNDAE®

Crapemyrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

'Whit I'

PP#10,297

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  • Vibrant color
  • Disease resistant
  • Heat tolerant
Description

Enjoy raspberry red flowers with white margins on Raspberry Sundae® crapemyrtle. New growth is bronze, then medium green. Upright, nearly columnar habit Moderate mildew resistance. Hint of fragrance. Best fall color of all of Dr. Whitcomb's selections.

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

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.