How tall does a red crape myrtle get?
Mature Size The red rocket crapemyrtle grows to a height of 10–15′ and a spread of 12–15′ at maturity.
What is the darkest red crape myrtle?
Crimson Red™
The bloom color is the darkest red of the Black Diamond® collection. Crimson Red™- We have found Crimson Red™ to naturally take on a shrubbier habit. The bloom color is the brightest red in the Black Diamond® crape myrtle collection.
Which is the best red crepe myrtle?
Best Red™ Black Diamond® Crapemyrtle
- Common Name: Crapemyrtle.
- Variety: Black Diamond® Crapemyrtle Best Red™
- Genus species: Lagerstroemia indica.
- Feature:
- Bloom time: Early summer ’til first frost.
- Light: Full Sun.
- Hardiness: Zone 6.
- Size: 12′ H x 8′ W.
Is a crepe myrtle a fast growing tree?
This shrub grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24″ per year.
Do crepe myrtle trees have deep roots?
Crepe myrtle roots do not sink taproots deep into the ground or send lateral roots out to crack anything in their path. In fact, the entire crepe myrtle root system is shallow and fibrous, spreading out horizontally up to three times as far as the canopy is wide.
How far from a fence should you plant a crepe myrtle?
If you are planting against a fence, plant at least three feet from the fence, not right up against it, or your plants will not be bushy right to the ground. For a more solid screen you can even plant a double row, staggering the plants in each row.
When should I plant crape myrtle?
Late fall to early spring is the best time to plant. But a lot of folks buy and plant their crepe myrtle in summer because they select it while it is blooming. That works too, but watering well during the summer months is crucial to transitioning it into your garden.
What colors do crape myrtles come in?
Moreover, red crape myrtle varieties are available in all sizes, suitable for any sunny spot in the yard or in containers. Wild crape myrtles from Southeast Asia have flower colors ranging from white to pale lavender to watermelon-pink.
Why is my red crape myrtle losing its color?
This is especially true with red crape myrtle varieties since shade or cloudy weather can cause some selections to lose their red flower color. As with other crape myrtles, they are drought-tolerant once established, but extra water encourages faster and larger growth.
How do you care for a red crape myrtle tree?
Planting & Garden Care. All crape myrtles need full sun. This is especially true with red crape myrtle varieties since shade or cloudy weather can cause some selections to lose their red flower color. As with other crape myrtles, they are drought-tolerant once established, but extra water encourages faster and larger growth.
Where do crepe myrtles grow best?
Crape myrtle root systems grow best in well-aerated soil or near the soil surface, and plant growth, flowering, and vigor are reduced when root systems are planted below the soil level or in wet, poorly drained soils. Crape myrtles generally require little pruning if properly placed in the garden.