Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle 'Arapaho'

Lagerstroemia

Family
Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a)
Synonym
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Red
Height
Shrubs
Trees
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
By air layering
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
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Awards (if applicable)
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Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Heat (Pungency)
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Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
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Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Paradise, California

Beverly Hills, Florida

Deland, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

Colbert, Georgia

Patterson, Georgia

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Silver Spring, Maryland

Birch Tree, Missouri

Portland, Oregon

Cleveland, South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Denver, CO | July 2008 | neutral

I would love to plant one of these beautiful Arapaho Trees in a 3 foot wide planting hole in the middle of my full sun cement patio to pr...Read More

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Glen Burnie, MD | April 2008 | positive

Planted an Arapaho CM last year (newest variety - gets to about 20ft by 15ft with bright red blooms). Had it in a large pot on my patio f...Read More

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Portland, OR | December 2007 | positive

Deep red flowers and fall color in Portland, OR. Blooms Aug.-Sept.
Gawky habit, fast growing and tall.

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