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Lagerstroemia indica 'Watermelon Red' (Multi) - Watermelon Red Crape Myrtle

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Lagerstroemia indica 'Watermelon Red' (Multi) is a vibrant and multifaceted deciduous tree that truly sparkles in any outdoor setting. Accentuating your landscape with its radiant watermelon-red flower clusters, it offers a dazzling display from late spring right through to fall. With its manageable height of 10 to 20 feet and multi-stemmed structure, the tree is an ideal focal attraction for smaller spaces and just as impressive in larger gardens. This natural beauty is not just a feast for the eyes; its durable nature makes it a top choice amongst discerning gardeners. From the way its deep green foliage transitions to a vivid bronze in the fall, to its uniquely mottled, exfoliating bark which adds a year-round textural elegance, each season unveils a new facet of the Watermelon Red Crape Myrtle. Requiring low water usage and full sun exposure, it exemplifies resilience, being both drought-tolerant and hardy against pests and diseases. The Watermelon Red Crape Myrtle presents an alluring blend of aesthetic splendour and easy maintenance, making it an illustrious addition to any landscape.

  • Size: 10 to 20 feet tall
  • Flowers: Watermelon-red clusters
  • Foliage: Deep green, turning bronze in the fall
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Additional Feature: Mottled, exfoliating bark for year-round interest
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