Crape Myrtle 'Red Rocket' -

(Lagerstroemia indica 'Red Rocket')

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Other Common Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle, Red Crape Myrtle, Crapemyrtle
Family: Lythraceae Genus: Lagerstroemia Species: indica Cultivar: 'Red Rocket'

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Plant Type: Shrub, Tree

Temp / Zone: Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained

Water Needs: Average

Level of Care: Average

Growth Rates: Fast, Moderate

Flower Color: Red

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Medium Green, Yellow

Average Width: 6' to 8', 8' to 10'

Average Height: 15' to 20', 20' to 30'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Fall Foliage, Summer Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat

Landscape Uses: Background, Espalier, Focal Point Specimen, Foundation, Frame Structure, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Median Strips, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Property Value, Small Groups, Street Tree, Tree Form Shrub

Growth Habits: Bushy, Rounded, Upright

Theme Gardens: Cottage, Japanese, Perennial

Soil pH: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5

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Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Pruning
Crape myrtles do not have to be pruned. However, if you want to form a nice tree with a full canopy and heavier flowering, pruning is required. Rather than go into all the details of pruning a crape myrtle tree here I'll just post a link to an article I wrote that provides detailed instructions for a method I've used successfully for 25 years: www.gardenality.com/Articles/344/How-To-Info/Pruning/How-To-Prune-A-Crape-Myrtle/default.html

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Crape Myrtle 'Red Rocket' -

(Lagerstroemia indica 'Red Rocket')

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