Garden Goods Direct Dynamite Crape Myrtle Trees

Dynamite Crape Myrtle is a prolific producer of long-lasting clusters of red flowers. Each flower cluster on the Dynamite Crape Myrtle produces hundreds of red flowers. Each cluster can range from 8 to 16 inches long. The Dynamite Crape Myrtle has a very broad, upright habit. Crape Myrtle produces dark green leaves in the spring and bright green in the summer, and in the fall, they turn a vibrant orange-red. Each summer, the Dynamite Crape Myrtle exfoliates its gray-brown colored bark in thin strips to expose a smooth and light brown colored inner bark. This Crape Myrtle is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, very drought tolerant, and has good resistance to powdery mildew.

Dynamite Crape Myrtle is a deciduous, dense-branched tree native to Asia. Its key ornamental features include vibrant cherry red petaled blooms and bright green foliage. The Dynamite has a very broad and upright growing habit with small alternate leaves that are rounded at the base. During the fall, its leaves turn an orange-red color in the fall.

This sun-loving specimen plant has a medium growth rate, increasing up to 2 feet in height per year. Each summer, the Crape Myrtle exfoliates its gray-brown colored bark in thin strips to expose a smooth and light brown colored bark. The Crape Myrtle Dynamite is adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soil types, drought tolerance, and pest and disease resistance to powdery mildew.

The Crepe Myrtle’s fast-growing habit is upright, wide-spreading, multi-stemmed, and can be grown as a shrub or small tree. This colorful tree is the focal point of any landscape with its showy red blooms. An additional common name is ‘Lilac of the South in reference to its popularity in southern gardens (USDA Zones 7-9).