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Rhapsody in Pink Crapemyrtle—Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit VIII' pp#16616;

Rhapsody in Pink Crapemyrtle

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit VIII' pp#16616;

  • Unique looking crape myrtle
  • Soft Pink Summer Flowers
  • Long lasting flowers from July to first frost
  • Dark Purple Foliage
  • Fast Growing Up to 3' Per Year
  • Zones 7 to 9
  • Can't Ship To: AK, AZ, CA, HI
  • Ships in a 4" Pot
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Item # 6995 | Shipping Height: 8"-10"
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Zones 7 - 9
Zones 7 - 9

Hardiness Zones: Zones 7 - 9
The Rhapsody in Pink Crapemyrtle can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map.VIEW MAP

flowering tree
flowering tree

Type of tree:
The Rhapsody in Pink Crapemyrtle falls into the following type(s): Flowering Trees, Shrubs

10' - 12' High
10' - 12' High

Mature Height:
The Rhapsody in Pink Crapemyrtle grows to be 10' - 12' feet in height.

12' - 15' Spread
12' - 15' Spread

Mature Spread:
The Rhapsody in Pink Crapemyrtle has a spread of about 12' - 15' at full maturity.

Fast Growth
Fast Growth

Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a fast growth rate. [More about this.]

Full Sun
Full Sun

Sun:
This crapemyrtle does well in full sun.

Various Soils
Various Soils

Soil:
The Rhapsody in Pink Crapemyrtle grows in moist, well drained soils.

Rounded Shape
Rounded Shape

Shape:
This crapemyrtle has rounded shape.

More Info
More Info

Attributes:
Soft pink summer flowers. Purplish new growth retains its color most of the season. Mildew resistant; heat and drought tolerant. Deer resistant.

Flower Color:
The soft pink summer flowers contrast nicely against the dark purple foliage.

Bloom Time:
April-May.

Rhapsody in Pink ® Crapemyrtle adds a distinct look to any yard. The soft pink summer flowers contrast nicely against the dark purple foliage. This upright crape myrtle is a fast growing tree growing three feet per year. The soft pink flowers continue throughout the summer from July to the first frost. The deer resistant plant makes a good stand alone plant or as part of the mixed border. Does best in moist or well drained soils. Height 10' to 12', Spread 12' to 15' (zones 7 to 9)

Helpful hints for northern zones.

Arborday.org Hardiness Zone Map
Spring Shipping Fall Shipping
Color Zone Approximate
Ship Dates
Order
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  2 04/15–05/30 05/14 11/01–11/26 11/12
  3 04/15–05/30 05/14 11/01–11/26 11/12
  4 04/15–05/30 05/14 11/01–11/26 11/12
  5 04/15–05/30 05/14 11/01–11/26 11/12
  6 03/19–05/12 05/07 11/01–12/03 11/19
  7 03/11–05/07 04/30 11/05–12/10 11/26
  8 02/26–04/30 04/23 11/05–12/10 11/26
  9 02/26–04/30 04/23 11/05–12/10 11/26
  10 02/26–04/30 04/23 11/05–12/10 11/26
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The benefits of bare-root trees

Our trees are delivered with natural bare roots which have been dipped in hydrating gel prior to shipment to keep the roots moist and healthy. As their abundant, fibrous roots aren't confined by a container, bare-root trees get off to a more vigorous start compared to containerized roots which typically need more time to adjust to transplanting. Bare-root trees typically surpass the size of larger containerized trees in only a few years.

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Apple 20' - 25' 35' x 35'

10' **

10' x 10' ++
Peach 20' 20' x 20' 8' - 10' 10' x 10'
Sweet Cherry 30' 20' x 25' 12' - 15' 10' x 10'
Sour Cherry 20' 20' x 20' 8' 10' x 10'
Pear 20' 20' x 20' 12' - 15' 12' x 12'
Apricot 20' 20' x 20'    
Plum 20' 20' x 20' 8' - 10' 10' x 10'
      ** semi-dwarf 12' - 15'
++ semi-dwarf 12' x 12'

Natural Root and Containerized Trees

Natural root (also called bare root) trees are shipped without soil around their roots. They are shipped when dormant in the spring and fall seasons. We dip the roots in a hydrating gel to keep them moist during shipping.

There are a number of advantages to natural root trees:

  • They are very affordable.
  • Their roots re-establish themselves well once they are planted in their permanent location.
  • They are easy to plant at the correct depth.

The Urban Horticulture Institute at Cornell University has an interesting article about the benefits of planting natural root trees. Look for the PDF entitled Creating the Urban Forest: The Bare Root Method

Potted (also called containerized) trees come in 4" containers.


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