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Posted 02/02/2023 in Shrub

Lagerstroemia 'Tonto'

A shrub or small tree with year-round interest, Lagerstroemia 'Tonto' features beige exfoliating bark showy bark, crepe-papery magenta blooms in the summer, and red to reddish purple fall foliage. A mildew resistant crape myrtle.

Post Details

Latin Name
Lagerstroemia 'Tonto'
Common Name
Crape myrtle
Planting Zone
Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
2-8 ft
Spread
2-6 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
Foliage turns yellow in alkaline soil. Best in well-drained soil.1 Prune back winter damage

Plant Story

A shrub or small tree with year-round interest, Lagerstroemia 'Tonto' features beige exfoliating bark showy bark, crepe-papery magenta blooms in the summer, and red to reddish purple fall foliage. A mildew resistant crape myrtle.

Special Care Instructions

Foliage turns yellow in alkaline soil. Best in well-drained soil.1 Prune back winter damage

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