Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite Red' (Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle)
Average Landscape Size: 15–20 ft tall × 12–15 ft wide; can reach 25 ft if unpruned; vigorous, upright habit
Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily for best flowering
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9; extremely hardy in Willis winters
Fertilization & Pruning: Balanced fertilizer in spring; prune in late winter if needed, avoid topping
Detailed Description: This Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle lives up to its name with explosive red blooms that are absolutely spectacular! This 15-gallon size gives you 15 to 20 feet of immediate impact with vigorous growth that can reach 25 feet naturally. The red color is incredibly intense and blooms continuously from summer through fall here in Willis. What makes this variety special? It's one of the most vigorous growers with the most intense red color available. Perfect for creating dramatic focal points that handle Texas heat with ease!
Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite Red' (Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle)
Average Landscape Size: 15–20 ft tall × 12–15 ft wide; can reach 25 ft if unpruned; vigorous, upright habit
Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily for best flowering
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9; extremely hardy in Willis winters
Fertilization & Pruning: Balanced fertilizer in spring; prune in late winter if needed, avoid topping
Detailed Description: This Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle lives up to its name with explosive red blooms that are absolutely spectacular! This 15-gallon size gives you 15 to 20 feet of immediate impact with vigorous growth that can reach 25 feet naturally. The red color is incredibly intense and blooms continuously from summer through fall here in Willis. What makes this variety special? It's one of the most vigorous growers with the most intense red color available. Perfect for creating dramatic focal points that handle Texas heat with ease!