Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica Red Rocket®)

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Resistances
Powdery Mildew, Humidity tolerant, Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant
Suitable Locations
Street Tree, Xeriscapic
Soil pH Preferences
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5), Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Uses
Provides winter interest, Shade Tree, Flowering Tree, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies, Other Beneficial Insects: nectar & pollen gathering insects
Bloom Size
1"-2"
Child plants
one child plant
Containers
Not suitable for containers
Flower Color
Red
Flower Time
Summer, Late summer or early fall, Fall
Flowers
Showy, Blooms on new wood
Leaves
Good fall color, Deciduous
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Miscellaneous
Tolerates poor soil
Plant Habit
Shrub, Tree
Plant Height
15-20 feet
Plant Spread
15 - 20 feet
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem, Cuttings: Tip, Division
Propagation: Seeds
Sow in situ, Can handle transplanting, Other info: Days to germinate: 2 to 3 weeks. Can be planted in potting medium.
Detailed Information

Not suitable for containers