LATIN NAME: LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA 'TONTO'Growth Habit: Small tree. Bloom Time: Mid-July on into the fall Flower color: Hot Red Foliage: Attractive fall foliage. Leaf color: Green. Fall color: Red. Bark Color: Average tan.
Mature Height: 8-15 feet, Mature Width: 6-10 feet. Spacing: 6 feet apart privacy screen. Growth Rate: Moderate, 2-3 feet per year once well established. Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Soil Conditions: Prefers well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. Pruning/Trimming: Late winter or early in the spring. Fertilizer: Well balanced. Newly planted use a high nitrogen fertilizer for the first two growing season. Drought tolerant Uses: Decorative accent, great small tree urban and suburban areas; deck or patio; container or planter
Moisture: Regular water schedule the first few growing season until well established. Once established water maybe needed occasionally, but more often during a drought or extreme heat conditions. Hardiness Zone: 7-9.
Ships (1) Starter Plant shipped in a 2 inch pot with soil. Does not ship to the state of (AZ) Arizona