Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei 'Tonto' Indian Summer®

A large shrub to small tree, tolerant of a wide range of site conditions. Flowers during summer for a long period. Powdery mildew resistant. This cultivar is excellent for small parks and gardens or large containers.

Categories: Lagerstroemia (Crepe Myrtle) Small Trees Flowering Trees Indian Summer® Lagerstroemia

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Genus

Lagerstroemia
Species

indica x L. fauriei
Variety Type

Ornamental
Variety

Lagerstroemia (Crepe Myrtle)
Growth Rate

Slow to moderate.
Foliage

Dark green turning bright reddish-maroon in autumn. New growth bronzy.
Bark

Cinnamon coloured bark, exfoliating (after about three years) to reveal a lighter, creamy tone underbark.
Ornamental Fruit

Insignificant.
Tree Habit

Compact and globose. Multi-stemmed.
Flowers

Numerous bright fuchsia-pink to reddish coloured flowers borne in panicles to 20 cm long and 17 cm wide in mid-summer to early autumn. Flowers for up to 75 days in warmer areas. The removal of spent inflorescences during autumn or winter can promote greater flower production the following summer.
Height (m)

3
Width (m)

3