Deciduous Trees – Double Dynamite Crape Myrtle 

Botanical name: lagerstroemia indica ‘WHIT X’ PP #27,085 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 8-10 ft in height with a spread of 8-12 ft 

Bloom time: summer 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10

Flower color: red/pink 

Foliage color: green/purple 

Growth rate: grows 1-3 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter/early spring while the plant is still in dormancy 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in during the summer months 

Landscape use: specimen, focal point, pollinator garden, background planting 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: re-blooming, mildew resistant, pest resistant 

Watering instructions: water when soil is dry to the touch 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring as the plant is coming out of dormancy 

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: butterfly bush, daylilies, Indian hawthorn 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no