General Landscape Uses: A specimen tree, privacy screen, xeriscaping
Ecological Restoration Notes: Erosion control, pollinator support
Description: A popular cultivar of crape myrtle known for its vibrant coral-pink to watermelon-red flowers and attractive peeling bark.
Dimensions: Height 16 ft.; Spread 10 – 15 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Native Range: Asia
Native Habitats: Open woodlands and forest edges, riverbanks and riparian zones, savannas and scrublands, disturbed areas
Soils: Well-drained
Nutritional Requirements: Moderate
Salt Water Tolerance: Low to Moderate
Salt Wind Tolerance: Low
Drought Tolerance: High
Light Requirements: Full sun
Flower Color: Pinkish coral
Flower Characteristics: Showy, Good Cut
Flowering Season: Summer to early fall
Fruit: Small, capsule-like that are green when immature, turning dark brown or black when mature
Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator support, soil and environmental benefits, wildlife interaction
Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings or seed.
Comments:
Stephanie Sherry –
Beautiful flowers.