Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho'

Also Known As

Lagerstroemia 'Arapahoe'
Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Arapaho'
Lagerstroemia x 'Arapaho'
Arapaho Crape Myrtle
Arapaho Crepe Myrtle

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 10'-10'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho' plant details

Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and red flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 10 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fall color, floriferous, mildew-resistant, peeling bark, small tree, street tree, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This gorgeous Crape Myrtle features an upright and spreading form becoming a 20' tree/shrub. Truly an all season beauty with is ruby-red summer blooms, deep-green, maroon-tinged foliage, brilliant orange-red fall color and stunning exfoliating mahogany bark. Perfect as a specimen or planting in groups; this National Arboretum hybrid is mildew resistant. S/M

By: Forestfarm

'Arapaho' was developed by the National Arboretum in Washington D.C. through controled hybridization of three species of Lagerstroemia: L. indica, L. fauriei, and L. limii. Flowers are near true red, and produced in abundance

By: Fantastic Plants

Arapaho is a tree form hybrid; dense blooming red in August here in Oregon.

By: Whitman Farms

A US National Arboretum selection with medium cherry colored towers of September bloom. Fast, upright grower, to 20' tall (an excellent street tree!) with mahogony peeling bark and lusterous new growth of deep red fading to green. Mildew free. Supplemental summer water. Sun, good drainage, some summer water for best bloom. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

A large shrub or small tree with rich glossy purple-red foliage all summer. The pink flowers occur in August so we can even see them bloom in the northwest. This is a handsome plant for bright sunny areas.