Attractive ornamental shrub or small tree with smooth, peeling bark. Showy, ruffled, fire red flowers followed by vibrant orange-red fall foliage. Excellent specimen or plant in groups for an explosion of color in the landscape and year-round interest.
Tags: Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II'
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Mature Size:
15 to 20 ft. tall and 10 to 15 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
6-10
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Red
Bloom Period:
Summer
Water Requirements:
Moderate, water regularly weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Once established, needs only occasional watering.
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.