Colorama™ Scarlet Crape Myrtle Red - SINGLE STEM
$161.00Price
We often have more available than our listed inventory, as we regularly pull from the field. Send us what you need, and we can usually confirm availability within 12–48 hours
Overview: A crape myrtle grown for its scarlet-red blooms.
Mature size: Varies by cultivar, generally 15–20 ft. tall and 10–15 ft. wide for tree forms.
Sun exposure: Full sun for the best bloom and disease resistance
Flowering season: Summer through early fall
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9
Water needs: Average; drought-tolerant once established
Special features: Trained as a single-stem/trunk form rather than a multi-stemmed shrub. A National Arboretum-bred hybrid (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei) combining long summer bloom with strong mildew resistance and attractive exfoliating bark; excellent orange-red fall color; deer-resistant
Wildlife value: Bees and other pollinators
Botanical name: Lagerstroemia x 'JMI'
Category: Shrubs & Trees
