Lagerstroemia Tonto #3
Lagerstroemia Tonto #3
Tonto Crapemyrtle
Showy summer flowers
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Blooms in summer with profuse, fuchsia red flowers. Foliage emerges dark bronze, matures to a semi-glossy dark green, finally turning bright maroon in the fall; only hard to zone 6-may freeze back in severe weather.
Botanical Name- Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tonto'
Pronunciation- lag-er-STREE-mee-uh in-DIH-kuh for-ee-AY
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 8 ft
Mature Height- 8 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained soil
Current Size- #3
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Fauna Attracted- Bees (honey, bumble), butterflies, hummingbirds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C26
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter for shape; water deeply in summer and fertilize lightly in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and encourage vigorous flowering.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate to high feeding need for best bloom. In clay, ensure good drainage and avoid overwatering.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids, sooty mold
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