The Best Red Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Best Red') is a showstopping and hardy ornamental tree, renowned for its striking red flowers, attractive bark, and graceful growth habit. This deciduous plant offers year-round interest and requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking to add a touch of color and elegance to their landscapes.
The Best Red Crape Myrtle is a small to medium-sized tree that typically reaches heights of 10-12 feet and a width of 8 feet. The plant features dark green, glossy leaves that provide a lovely contrast to the vibrant red flowers. In the fall, the foliage turns a stunning shade of orange or red, adding another layer of visual interest to the landscape. The tree has a multi-stemmed, upright growth habit with gracefully arching branches, giving it a distinctive and elegant appearance.
This resilient plant thrives in full sun and requires well-draining soil. It is relatively drought-tolerant once established and is not typically bothered by pests or diseases. The Best Red Crape Myrtle is also cold-hardy, capable of withstanding temperatures down to -10°F, which makes it suitable for a wider range of climates than many other crape myrtle varieties.
The Best Red Crape Myrtle is prized for its stunning red flowers, which bloom in midsummer and continue through the early fall. The flowers appear in large, conical clusters at the tips of the branches and are characterized by their crepe-paper-like texture, giving the plant its common name. The vibrant red flowers not only provide a striking visual display but also attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden.
Following the flowering stage, the Best Red Crape Myrtle produces fruit in the form of small, rounded seed capsules. The capsules are approximately ½ inch in diameter and turn from green to brown as they mature. While the fruit is not considered a significant feature of the plant, the seed capsules persist on the tree through the winter, providing a subtle visual interest and a source of food for wildlife.
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