Dynamite Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica ‘Whit II’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-9b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree

Height at Maturity: 15-20′

Width at Maturity: 10-15′

Spacing: 8-10′ for solid hedge, 20’+ for space between plants

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

Growth Rate: Moderate, Fast

Flower Color: TRUE RED!

Flowering Period: Summer to Early Fall

Flower Type: Single flowers in large rounded to elongated clusters

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fall Foliage Color: Orange Red

Fragrant Foliage: No

Bark Color: 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 – 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!

Unlike any other Crape myrtle we’ve seen, the flowers of the Dynamite Crape Myrtle 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 specimen tree, in groupings, or as a hedge in landscape borders. Perfect to frame the corners of homes and other buildings. Whether planted as a specimen or in groupings, this is one crape myrtle that is sure to stand out in the landscape!

Suggested Spacing: 8 to 10 feet apart for solid hedge; 20 feet apart for space between plants

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

Plant Long & Prosper!

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The tree arrived quickly and in good condition. The size was good and so far the tree is doing fine.——————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The crape myrtle arrived in a very sturdy box and was packed in a way that it was not damaged. The potting soil still held moisture and the plant was in good condition. It has transplanted well.——————————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I am so pleased with the ordering and the delivery process with Wilson Bros. The tree looks great. I am so excited to see the red flowers when it blooms. I will buy from this company again in the near future.——————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I was very impressed with the sturdy packaging – plant arrived in excellent condition. So far it is doing well.——————————————————-Thanks so much for your review. Let us know if there’s ever anything we can help you with. 🙂 – Beth | WBG

The information that you gave on the plant was very informative the way you explained it in your email was beautiful.
And if I ever need another plant you guys will be the one that I will purchase it from. You have a good site, customer service
is great, good company. Thanks.————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The plants are doing great and I hope to buy two more next month so I can create a hedge on a part of my land! Thanks for all your help! Best and Bless!————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Products arrived in great shape. After a week of acclimating them to our yard, we planted them and they are looking great so far!———————————-We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG

Beautiful healthy plants. Arrived very quickly.————————————————————–Hi Janet, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

I love it! On time, well packed, healthy plant and I will continue to purchase from Wilson Bros!—————————–Hi Fany, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

The Dynamite Crape Myrtle was shipped as a gift. I am told it arrived in excellent condition and months later it is doing well. The person receiving it loves it.

I called to make order, they sent me pictures of them! Trees were delivered in a few days after order and were in great shape! I was so pleased with what I received!

I could not find a smaller affordable size Dynamite crapemyrtle at any of the local nurseries in Dallas. I found them on Wilson Bros gardens and at a very good price. The trees were in very good health and are planted and growing nicely. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone and everyone.