Crape Myrtle 'Red Rocket' Standard Trunk
Lagerstroemia indica 'Red Rocket'
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Deciduous shrub with an upright, rounded habit. Bright red flower clusters pop in summer. Dark green foliage turns red-orange in fall. Peeling, two-tone bark. Makes for an excellent accent, container plant, lawn or small space tree. Trained into a standard, single trunk form.
Plant with Indian Hawthorn 'Pink Dancer'
Characteristics
Landscape Size: 15'-20' tall, 15'-20' width
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
Sunset Zone: 7-10, 14
Growth Habit: Rounded, Upright
Growth Rate: Moderate
Attributes: Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Showy Flowers, Waterwise, Attracts Birds, Long Bloom Season, Fall Color
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions. Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods.
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices
Visit: National County Extension Offices
Green Thumb Guide
Does best in slightly acidic soils with good drainage. Feed in spring with a tree and shrub fertilizer. Prune in late winter to early spring.
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