Tonto Crape Myrtle: Vibrant Dark Watermelon Red Blooms on a Fast Growing, Hardy Dwarf Tree, Matures 8-10ft Tall & Wide, Ship 3-4ft Tall Well-Rooted in Pots with Soil, a Southern Classic!

Brand: Southern Charm Crape Myrtles, LLC

Color: Dark watermelon red

Features:

• MATURE SIZE: Compact dwarf variety that grows to be 8-10 feet tall and wide, perfect for small gardens and landscapes
• FLOWERING: Features stunning dark watermelon red blooms that contrast beautifully with dark green foliage, blooming from summer into fall
• GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS: Very fast-growing shrub that quickly establishes to create a thick, bushy presence in the garden, ideal for privacy hedges
• SEASONAL INTEREST: Displays spectacular fall foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow, complemented by attractive beige and white exfoliating bark
• GROWING REQUIREMENTS: Thrives in USDA zones 6-10, requires full sun exposure (6+ hours daily) for optimal blooming, adaptable to various soil types
• POLLINATOR FRIENDLY: Attract bees, humming birds and butterflies to your garden.
• BRED FOR TOUGHNESS: Older, heirloom is exceptionally tough, disease and insect resistant. Tonto is Tough!
• SEED PRODUCTION FEEDS WILDLIFE: Sprout your own crape myrtles from seeds, or allow them to remain on the trees all winter providing food for small birds
• GROWN IN USA: Proudly grown by small, family-owned business in Florida. Your patronage means the world to us!

Details: Transform your landscape with the stunning Tonto Crape Myrtle from Southern Charm Crape Myrtles, LLC. This captivating ornamental tree reaches a mature size of 8-10 feet in both height and width, making it perfect for small gardens and focal points. Its signature dark watermelon red blooms create a spectacular display against deep green foliage from summer through fall, followed by a stunning autumn show of red, orange, and yellow leaves. The tree's attractive beige and white bark adds year-round interest. A very fast grower, the Tonto Crape Myrtle thrives in full sun and adapts to various soil types. While it needs regular watering during establishment, it becomes remarkably drought-resistant once established. Plants are shipped 3-4 feet tall in 1.15-quart pots with soil, ready to flourish in USDA zones 6-10. This versatile tree quickly develops into a thick, bushy specimen that brings enduring beauty to any garden setting.

Package Dimensions: 48.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 inches