Crape Myrtle Dynamite

Lagerstroemia indica

An attractive ornamental shrub or small tree with smooth, peeling bark. Showy, ruffled, fiery red summer flowers are followed by vibrant orange-red fall foliage. Excellent choice as a specimen plant or mass in groupings for an explosion of color in the landscape and year-round interest. Deciduous.

Light Needs: Full sun.

Watering Needs: Once established, needs only occasional watering.

Average Landscape Size: Moderate growing, reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide.

Key Features: Vibrant flowers.

Blooms: Blooms in summer.

Poisonous: No.