Tonto Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tonto'
- 5 available.
- Backordered, shipping soon
- Locally Grown
- Guaranteed Handled with Care
Tonto Crape Myrtle is a semi-dwarf multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with exfoliating bark. The foliage is a glossy dark green before turning dull red or burgundy in fall, while the large purple-pink panicles bloom on new wood in summer. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil. Good resistance to powdery mildew, heat, and drought.
Type: | |
Height: |
6' - 8' |
Spread: |
6’ - 8' |
Spacing: |
6' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
Culture: | |
Bloom Color: |
Pink |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Prune back in spring before bloom to promote flowers. It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew. Watch for aphids and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundation Planting, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lilyturf, Hibiscus, Agastache
Image: Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x fauriei Tonto 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
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