A very ornamental deciduous, plant grown for its beautiful bright pink summer flowers that resemble crinkled crape paper. The trunk is mottled which is a great feature of this tree. An excellent specimen tree which should be planted wherever it can be app
These particular plants are propagated from cuttings taken from Lagerstroemia indica 'Tonto'. Flower colour will be exactly the same as the gallery the photo.
Common Name:
Crepe Myrtle Tonto
Botanical Name:
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei - Tonto
Plant size:
Approx 25cm
Pot size:
75mm pot.
Max growth:
Approx 6-8 metres high and 5m wide.
Maintenance:
Prune in winter to promote new flowering wood. Fertilise in spring and mulch well to conserve soil moisture.
Planting:
Plant in a sunny open position in moist well draining soil