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Buy Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite® PP10296

Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II'

Also Known As

Lagerstroemia Dynamite®
Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite'®
Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II' Cultivar
Dynamite Crape Myrtle
Dynamite Crepe Myrtle
Dynamite® Crapemyrtle

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 5'-20'
W: 5'-18'

planting zones

7a-10b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $19.95

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Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite® PP10296 plant details

Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite® PP10296 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite® PP10296

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 18 FT - wide, 5 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: distinctive bark, fall color, peeling bark, showy, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite® PP10296

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and pollution
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dynamite is an appropriate name for this spectacular 10-20' tree! Crimson-red young foliage emerges in spring turning to deep, dark-green in summer. Summer also brings scarlet-red buds which open to bright, cherry-red flowers. As if that weren't enough, autumn and winter bring bright copper-orange fall leaves and showy peeling bark; definitely a wow plant! S/M PP10296

By: Forestfarm

Chosen as one of the "2002 Arkansas Select Plants" This is the first true red tree form crapemyrtle. Cherry red flowers in full sun and hot conditions. (Clouds or shade will reduce red intensity and flecks of white may appear.) New growth is crimson, then green. Upright form to 15 feet. High mildew resistance but may develop anthactnose (yellowing leaves) under severe conditions. U.S. Plant Patent # 10296

By: Oregon Grown Tree Farm

The cherry red flowers on this first red crape myrtle will say take me home. It will grow to 15' as a multi or single stem plant. Outstanding.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Dynamite is a midsized tree (12') with close to true red flowers.

By: Whitman Farms

This somewhat shorter selection (to 10' or so and fast-growing) is named for its pyroclastic red flowers, opening from bright red buds in August and September. New growth emerges red as well, making a handsome addition to a sunny spot with some supplemental summer water. Handsome peeling bark and bright orange fall foliage. A Whitcomb hybrid. Frost hardy in zones 6-9. PP10296