Lagerstroemia indica 'Centennial Spirit'

Common Names:
Centennial Spirit Common Crapemyrtle

Classification:
Shrubs, Trees

Sun/Water Requirements:

Requires full sun.
Moderate climate.

Climate / Hardiness Zones:

Zone 6 to Zone 10
Provider notes: "Has withstood -4 degrees F without damage, but was killed to soil line at -22 degrees F, regrowing and flowering by July"

Growth:

Range: Grows from 15' to 30'.
Rate: Average growth.
Provider notes: "upright shrub or small tree with generally 3 to 5 major stems with few secondary branches or suckers from the base."

Flowers:

Colors: Red
Season(s): Summer

Provider notes: "Panicles are wine red with very little discoloration before falling, blooming from late June through early October."

Foliage:

Deciduous
Color: Leaves are dark green in the summer. Leaves are orange and red in the fall.
Provider notes: "leaves are smaller and thicker than the species average, turning red-orange in autumn. Mildew resistant"

Fruit:

Color: Black
Season(s): Fall

Landscape Value:

Can be used as an ornamental plant.
Can be used as a grouping plant.

Provider notes: "Strong stems keep inflorescences from drooping after summer rains."

Other:

Is Heat Tolerant

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