
Arapaho Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauieri 'Arapaho'
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Arapaho Crape Myrtle is an upright spreading deciduous shrub with beautiful bark. The foliage emerges dark red and matures to dark green before earning maroon hues in fall. Large panicles of true red flowers bloom from summer. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil. Powdery Mildew resistant.
Type: | |
Height: |
15' - 20' |
Spread: |
8’ - 10' |
Spacing: |
8' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
Culture: | |
Bloom Color: |
Red |
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, Foundational Planting, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hibiscus, Agastache, Catmint
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia Arapaho 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown