Dynamite Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica ‘Whit II’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Deciduous Flowering Tree
Height at Maturity:Â 15-20′
Width at Maturity:Â 10-15′
Spacing:Â Best as specimen, two to frame an entrance, or in spaced groupings 16’+ apart
Growth Habit / Form:Â Upright, Broad Canopy, Rounded Canopy, Single Trunk
Growth Rate:Â Moderate, Fast
Flower Color:Â TRUE RED!
Flowering Period:Â Summer to Early Fall
Flower Type:Â Single flowers in large rounded to elongated clusters
Fragrant Flowers:Â No
Foliage Color:Â Dark Green
Fall Foliage Color: Orange Red
Fragrant Foliage:Â No
Bark Color:Â Brown
Sun Needs:Â Full Sun or Mostly Sun
Water Needs:Â Average, low when established
Soil Type:Â Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt
Soil Drainage:Â Well Drained
Soil pH:Â 5.0 – 6.5
Maintenance / Care:Â Low
Attracts:Â Visual Attention
Resistances:Â Deer –Â more info, Disease, Moderate Drought, Heat
Description
When it comes to flowering trees, there’s simply no others more showy than Crape Myrtles. They bloom for up to 100 days during summer, when there are few other trees and shrubs providing that service in the landscape. Colorful fall foliage and attractive exfoliating bark in winter enhance their overall appeal. It’s no wonder they are so wildly popular among designers and gardeners!
This is the single trunk tree form version of the Dynamite Crape Myrtle. Unlike any other Crape myrtle we’ve seen, the flowers of the Dynamite are absolutely TRUE RED – no pink tones at all! The large and abundant dark red flowers will provide up to 100 days of explosive color during summer. But the color show doesn’t stop after the summer flowers. The handsome dark green leaves of Dynamite turn to vibrant shades of orange and red in fall contrasting nicely with the exfoliating, grey-brown bark that provides interest during winter. An excellent flowering tree that will set your yard on fire during summer!
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing to 15 to 20 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide, the Dynamite Crape Myrtle is ideal for use as a focal point specimen or use two to frame an entryway. Where space allows it can be planted in spaced groupings at 16 or more feet apart. Whether planted as a specimen or in groupings, this is one crape myrtle that is sure to stand out in the landscape!
Suggested Spacing:Â Best as specimen, two to frame an entrance, or in spaced groupings 16 or more feet apart
Growing Preferences
Dynamite Crape Myrtle is very easy to grow. It is not picky about soil type. A moist but well-drained soil of average fertility is preferred. Full sun (7 or more hours of sun per day) is preferred and results in heavier flower production. Light shade is tolerated but flowering will be diminished in more shade. Has shown excellent resistance to powdery mildew and is drought tolerant when established.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Crape Myrtle trees.
How To Plant A Crape Myrtle In The Ground Or In A Pot
How To Prune a Crape Myrtle Tree the Right Way
How To Fertilize & Water A Crape Myrtle
How To Prune a Dwarf Crape Myrtle
Choosing the Right Crape Myrtle
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