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Crapemyrtle, Red Rocket - - Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV' pp#11342


Zones 7 - 9 Flowering Tree 10' - 15' High 12' - 15' Spread
Fast Growth Full Sun Various Soils Rounded Shape

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Crapemyrtle, Red Rocket - - Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV' pp#11342


Red Rocket produces huge clusters of cherry red flowers throughout hot sunny summer conditions, blooming from July to September. Red Rocket is considered one of the fastest growing crape myrtles up to 5 feet per year. This all-season tree adds ornamental value to your landscaping year round with attractive crimson red new growth, unique bark, showy flowers, and fall color. It is deer resistant and makes a good stand alone plant or as part of a mixed border. Does best in moist or well drained soils. Once established is drought tolerant requiring little watering making it a good water-wise choice. Height 10' to 15', Spread 12' to 15' (zones 7 to 9)