Lagerstroemia Crimson Red - Crimson Red Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Crimson Red is a medium sized Crape Myrtle growing 8-12 feet. It can be grown as a tree or large shrub. Flowers are at the tips of the branches so it is best not to trim them much during the growing season or it will impact blooming. Lagerstroemia Crimson Red is noted for its deep red flowers and almost black foliage. Lagerstroemia Crimson Red blooms in Summer and goes dormant in the Winter. Lagerstroemia Crimson Red is not picky about soils but will not tolerate a soggy site. Lagerstroemia Crimson Red is drought tolerant once established. Lagerstroemia Crimson Red is Winter hardy down to USDA Zone 7.