Double Dynamite Crape Myrtle (Single Trunk)

Lagerstroemia indica ‘Whit X’ USPP 27,085

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-10b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree

Height at Maturity: 12-15′

Width at Maturity: 8-10′
Spacing: 14+ for space in between

Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Broad Canopy, Rounded Canopy

Growth Rate: Moderate

Flower Color: Cherry Red

Flowering Period: Continuously Summer to Early Fall!

Flower Type: Single flowers in rounded clusters

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Deep Purple, Matures to Dark Purple-Green
Fall Foliage Color:

Fragrant Foliage: No

Bark Color: Grey, Light Brown

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun

Water Needs: Average, low when established

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Soil pH: 5.0 – 6.5

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer, 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!

An extraordinary new introduction from Dr. Carl Whitcomb and perfect as a focal point in the landscape or large containers, this is the single trunk topiary form of the Double Dynamite Crape Myrtle tree. This beauty has the unique ability to bloom continuously on the same flower panicle. That means you can enjoy its abundance of vivid cherry-red flowers continuously for over 100 days of bloom. But the special attributes don’t stop there. The bright flowers stand out marvelously against the handsome, deep green purple-tinted disease resistant foliage.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 12-15 feet tall, the Double Dynamite Crape Myrtle is ideal for use as a specimen or accent in sunny landscape borders and home foundation plantings or large pots. This is one plant that is sure to stand out in your landscape!

Suggested Spacing: 14 feet or more apart for space between plants

Growing Preferences

The Double Dynamite Crape Myrtle is very easy to grow. It is not picky about soil type provided the soil is well-drained. A moist but well-drained soil of average fertility is preferred. Full sun 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 quite drought tolerant when established.

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