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Crape Myrtle 'Dynamite' (Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite')

Crape Myrtle 'Dynamite' – True Red Flowers on a Compact Tree

Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite' (PP10296, aka 'Whit II') is a breakthrough cultivar hybridized by Dr. Carl Whitcomb and introduced in 1996. It is prized for its true, cherry-red flowers that do not fade, blooming profusely from mid-summer to frost. The new growth is red-tinged, and fall foliage is orange-red. It grows as a compact, upright tree 15–20 feet tall, with good powdery mildew resistance. It thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and heat.

Taxonomic Details

Family:	Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus:	Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a)
Species:	indica (IN-dih-kuh)
Cultivar:	Dynamite
Additional cultivar information:	(PP10296, aka Whit II)
Hybridized by:	Whitcomb
Registered or introduced:	1996

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