Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV' ~ Red Rocket® Crape Myrtle tolerates-urban upright growth habit with dark

upright growth habit with dark green foliage that turns bronze-red in the fall

In the late spring to early summer

The foliage grows in whorls with matte green leaves with purple undersides which gain more purple-burgundy tones in fall

Lace bug infections can be a serious problem

Take container inside during winter months to avoid frost if needed

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV' ~ Red Rocket® Crape Myrtle tolerates-urban upright growth habit with darkRed Rocket Crape Myrtle! Now we're talking! Red Rocket is a popular cultivar of crape myrtle, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia indica. Here's some information about Red Rocket Crape Myrtle: Appearance: Red Rocket is a medium sized deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 10 20 feet. It has a narrow, upright growth habit with dark green foliage that turns bronze red in the fall. The most striking feature of Red Rocket is its vibrant,