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When it comes to flowering trees, there's simply no others more showy than Crape Myrtles. They bloom for up to 100 days during summer, when there are few other trees and shrubs providing that service in the landscape. Colorful fall foliage and attractive exfoliating bark in winter enhance their overall appeal. It's no wonder they are so wildly popular among designers and gardeners!Colorama Scarlet Crape Myrtle produces abundant and colorful clusters of hot scarlet-red flowers come to life against gorgeous deep green foliage from summer through fall on this new selection that 15 to 20 ft. tall and 8 to 12 ft. wide. This beauty will provide up to 100 days of explosive color during summer. But the color show doesn't stop after the summer flowers. The handsome dark green leaves of Colorama Scarlet turn to vibrant shades of orange and red in fall. Peeling grey-brown bark provides interest in the landscape during winter. An excellent flowering tree that will set your yard on fire during summer!
- Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun
- Water Needs: Average, low when established
- Spacing: 8 in. for solid hedge, 16'+ for space between plants
- Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Rounded Canopy
- Growth Rate: Moderate, Fast
