USDA
plant hardiness zones: 7,
8, 9
(Considered root hardy in zone 6).
Sunset plant hardiness
zones: 7-10,
12-14, 18-21, 25-31
Mature height:
20'+
Best known for its:
Hardiest form of Crape Myrtle,
grows very vigorously into a large graceful tree
with fabulous, distinctive red exfoliating bark.
Flowers small and abundant.
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - large deciduous
summer flowering tree
Origin:
Distributed by the U.S.
National Arboretum in the late 1950's from a collection
of the species in Japan by Dr. John Creech. Name
registered November 30, 1994. Original
tree is 3' in diameter and 55' tall as of 1994.
Mildew resistance:
high
Growth habit:
multi-stemmed, vase
shaped
Flower color:
bright white
Foliage:
glossy, dark green
Bark: trunk
exfoliates reddish bark
Autumn foliage color:
N/A
Blooming period:
summer, autumn
Preferences:
full sun, well-drained soils,
good air circulation, soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Excellent choice
for: specimen,
Flowering accent tree, avenue plantings, groves
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