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    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.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho' plant

    How to Grow Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite® PP10296

    Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II'

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

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-20'

    Width: 5'-18'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite® PP10296 flower by littlegemtrees
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    Lagerstroemia speciosa

    aka Lagerstroemia flos-reginae, Giant Crape Myrtle, Pride of India, Queen's Crape Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 25'-50'

    Width: 20'-40'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia speciosa flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Lagerstroemia indica Pink Velour® PP10319

    Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III'

    aka Lagerstroemia 'Pink Velour', Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink Velour', Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III' Cultivar, Lagerstroemia x 'Whit III' PP 10319, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle, Pink Velour Myrtle, Pink Velour® Crapemyrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia indica Pink Velour® PP10319 flower, foliage by Almost Eden
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    Lagerstroemia 'Sioux'

    aka Lagerstroemia indica 'Sioux', Crape Myrtle, Japanese Crepe Myrtle, Sioux Crape Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia 'Sioux' flower, foliage by Fantastic Plants
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    Lagerstroemia 'Centennial Spirit'

    aka Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle, Centennial Spirit Crepe Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia 'Centennial Spirit' flower by David J. Stang
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