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DYNAMITE® CRAPEMYRTLE
Lagerstroemia indica
'Whit II'
PP10296 Plant propagation prohibited
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5 gallon Potted
(SKU: 3717)
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List Price $105.00 Per Plant In Stock
7 gallon Potted - 5-6 ft tall
(SKU: 3867)
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Multi-stem
List Price $235.00 Per Plant In Stock
Root Pouch 3 gallon
(SKU: 16357)
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Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $85.00 Per Plant In Stock
25 gallon Potted
(SKU: 4313)
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Multi-stem
List Price $395.00 Per Plant
Eco gallon Potted
(SKU: 1330)
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List Price $43.00 Per Plant
3 gallon Potted
(SKU: 2399)
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2 gallon Potted
(SKU: 4088)
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List Price $65.00 Per Plant
Root Pouch 5 gallon - 4-5 ft tall
(SKU: 8218)
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Multi-stem
Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $115.00 Per Plant
5 gallon Potted - 5-6 ft tall
(SKU: 9898)
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Multi-stem
List Price $115.00 Per Plant
Root Pouch 5 gallon - 2-3 ft tall
(SKU: 10823)
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Multi-stem
Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $115.00 Per Plant
Jumbo gallon Potted
(SKU: 11420)
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Hardiness Zone: 6-9 · Mature Height: 15-20 Feet · Mature Spread: 15-18 Feet
Buy Dynamite® Crapemyrtle online. Chosen as one of the "2002 Arkansas Select Plants". 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. High mildew resistance. Can be grown as a bush or multi-stem tree. An introduction from Dr.Carl Whitcomb of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Family: Lythraceae · Common Name: Crapemyrtle
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
DYNAMITE® CRAPEMYRTLE Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
• | Tan |
Brand*
• | Whitcomb Crapemyrtle |
Cultural Information*
• | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
• | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
• | Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance |
Flower Color*
• | Red |
Growth Habit*
• | Compact Growing |
Growth Rate*
• | Medium |
Leaf Color Spring*
• | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
• | Green |
Leaf Type*
• | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
• | Shrub |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
• | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
• | Average |
• | Drought Tolerant |
• | Moist |
• | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
• | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
• | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
• | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
• | Early Spring |
• | Fall |
• | Late Spring/Early Summer |
• | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
• | Spring |
• | Summer |
• | Summer Flowering |
• | Year-Round |
Exposure (Short)
• | Full Sun |
1 review(s) for DYNAMITE® CRAPEMYRTLE
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DYNAMITE® CRAPEMYRTLE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Lagerstroemia is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Interesting Notes About DYNAMITE® CRAPEMYRTLE
For more info about this species and it's uses click here.
Brian - Jul 09, 2013
Oklahoma (Hardiness Zone: 7)
One of the brightest cherry red crapes out there. No powdery mildew problems.