Noted for its true red blossoms, Lagerstroemia 'Dynamite' (Crape Myrtle) is a splendid, upright, deciduous shrub with a profusion of large clusters, up to 14 in. long (35 cm), packed with crinkly, cherry red flowers at its branch tips. Blooming from midsummer to early fall in an explosion of red flowers smothering the foliage, it creates a remarkable display in the landscape. The foliage emerges crimson in spring, gradually matures to dark green, and turns orange and red shades in the fall before dropping - revealing the unique, smooth bark. This crape myrtle enjoys a good disease resistance and adds great ornamental value across the seasons. It makes a striking specimen plant or flowering hedge.

• Grows up to 20-25 ft. tall (600-750 cm) and 10-20 ft. wide (300-600 cm).
• A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought and heat tolerant. Water regularly until established. To help crape myrtles retain water, mulch with organic matter 2-3 in. deep (5-7 cm).
• Crape myrtles are not usually browsed by deer.
• Perfect as a specimen plant or for foundation plantings. Effective as a screen or informal hedge in mild winter areas.
• Crape myrtles bloom on new wood and should be pruned in winter or early spring. Remove dead branches any time.
• Lagerstroemia indica species is native to Temperate and Tropical Asia.
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