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Lagerstroemia indica 'Red' (Standard) - Red Crape Myrtle

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Lagerstroemia indica 'Red' (Standard) is more than just your average tree. This Red Crape Myrtle brings nature's vibrancy right to your garden with its captivating red blossoms, which steal the show in late summer. Standing majestically up to 20 feet, it boasts a flexible palette of lush, dark green leaves that transition to striking orange-red hues in the fall. But its features don't fade with falling petals; this deciduous tree’s peeling, multicolored bark offers unique year-round interest. Best suited to full sun and well-drained soil, the Red Crape Myrtle comes with the added advantage of a low water requirement, thanks to its commendable drought tolerance. Durable yet utterly beautiful, this deciduous tree serves as a resilient and vividly colored masterpiece in your landscape, truly epitomizing the blend of functionality and aesthetics every gardener desires.

  • Size: Up to 20 feet tall
  • Flowers: Vibrant red blossoms
  • Foliage: Dark green leaves, transitions to orange-red hues in the fall
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Bark: Peeling, multi-colored bark
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