Red Crapemyrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

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Overview

The Lagerstroemia indica 'Red' is a deciduous crapemyrtle with glossy near-black foliage and vivid cherry-ruby summer blooms. This upright Proven Winners® shrub matures 6-12 feet tall and up to 8 feet wide. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil and average water, avoiding overly wet conditions. It is easy-care, deer resistant, and excellent as a specimen, border, mass planting, or large container thriller. Hardy in USDA Zones 6b-10b.

Sun FullWater Medium

Red Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — This upright Proven Winners® shrub matures 6-12 feet tall and up to 8 feet wide

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–12 Ft.
Mature width: 8–8 Ft.

Classification

Family: Lythraceae

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Red Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — This upright Proven Winners® shrub matures 6-12 feet tall and up to 8 feet wide

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