Lagerstroemia indica x fauieri 'Arapaho' ~ Arapaho Crape Myrtle-ServeScape

Lagerstroemia indica x fauieri 'Arapaho'

Arapaho Crape Myrtle

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**Dormancy Note - This plant is currently dormant for the winter! It is available for purchase! Your delivered plant may be dormant, or showing very little top growth. However, you can still plant! These plants are putting all their energy into root production, so they will be ready to thrive in the spring! If you have any issues with your plant the following peak season, you can fill out our return request form to request a replacement plant.

Arapaho Crape Myrtle! It's another fantastic variety of Crape Myrtle. Here's what you need to know about it:

  1. Appearance: The Arapaho Crape Myrtle is a deciduous tree that can reach a height of 20-30 feet. It has a rounded shape and smooth, cinnamon-colored bark. The foliage is dark green and turns a vibrant orange-red in the fall.

  2. Blooms: This variety is known for its abundant and long-lasting blooms. It produces large clusters of bright red flowers that appear in mid-summer and continue blooming into early fall. The flowers are dense and showy, creating a stunning display of color.

  3. Growth and Care: The Arapaho Crape Myrtle is relatively easy to grow and maintain. It prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Regular watering is important, especially during dry periods. Pruning is typically done in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged branches and promote healthy growth.

Type: 

Shrub

Height: 

15' - 20'

Spread: 

8’ - 10'

Spacing: 

8'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

6 - 9

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

Red

Season of Interest: 

Summer, Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Prune back in spring before bloom to promote flowers.  It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.  Watch for aphids and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hibiscus, Agastache, Catmint

IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia Arapaho 2zzCC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown

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