Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Colorama Scarlet' (Colorama Scarlet Crape Myrtle)

Average Landscape Size: 18–20 ft tall × 12–15 ft wide; can reach 22 ft if unpruned; mature, compact specimen

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 massive Colorama Scarlet Crape Myrtle gives you instant mature impact with the most brilliant red blooms you've ever seen! This 30-gallon size delivers 18 to 20 feet of immediate presence with a compact habit that fits beautifully in Willis landscapes. Those scarlet blooms are absolutely showstopping from summer through fall, and this mature size means you get full impact immediately instead of waiting years. Perfect when you need dramatic red color and instant mature landscaping right now!