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Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite' PP10296 Plant propagation prohibited
DYNAMITE® CRAPEMYRTLE
Buy Dynamite® Crapemyrtle online. Chosen as one of the "2002 Arkansas Select Plants"This is the first true red tree form crapemyrtle. Cherry red flowers in full sun and hot conditions. (Clouds or shade will reduce red intensity and flecks of white may appear.) New growth is crimson, then green. Upright form to 15 feet. High mildewresistance.Can be grown as a bush or multi-stem tree.An introduction from Dr.Carl Whitcomb of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Height:
15-20 Feet
Spread:
15-20 Inches
Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance
- Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance
- Root Rot - Moderate Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - High Resistance
Leaf Color Fall*
- Red/Brilliant Red
- Dark Yellow/Gold
- Orange/Brilliant Orange
Nature Assets*
- Deer Resistant
- Attracts Bees
- Attracts Butterflies
Preferred Planting Season*
- Summer Planting
- Spring Planting
- Fall Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Moist
- Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils)
- Average
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Well-Drained
- Drought Tolerant
- Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils)
Season of Interest*
- Summer
- Summer Flowering
- Fall
- Spring
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Year-Round
- Early Spring
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
- Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
Uses*
- Border Plant
- Accent Plant
- Landscape Specimen
- Cut Flowers
- Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Lagerstroemia is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes
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