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The Tonto Crape Myrtle is a perfect choice if you want a colorful, small tree for yard borders or hedging. This hybrid grows to about 10 ft. tall and will bring bursts of fuchsia pink to your yard from summer until fall. It experiences about 75-days of beautiful, dark pink blooms in the summer and in the fall its leaves turn a bright maroon or yellow. Like other crape myrtles, the Tonto is very hardy and possesses a high mildew resistance. The tree is shipped in a #7 pot with a minimum height of 24 in. Hardy in USDA zones: 7 to 9.
Mature Height (in.) | 180 in. |
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Mature Width (in.) | 120 in. |
Additional Characteristics | Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance |
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Average Shipping Height (in.) | 24 in |
Best Time to Plant | Spring to Fall |
Bloom Season | Summer |
Blossom Color Family | Pink |
Botanical Name | Lagerstroemia indica |
Common Name Family | Crepe Myrtle |
Container Size | #7 |
Container Type | Container |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
Fragrance | Non-Fragrant |
Hardiness Zone | 7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
Mature Height (ft.) | 9-11 |
Minimum Space Between Plantings (in.) | 120 in |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
Tree Height Range (Ft.) | 5-15 Ft. |
Tree Type | Crape Myrtle |
While the product description doesn't specifically mention planting in a patio planter, the Tonto Crape Myrtle is described as a "small tree" suitable for "yard borders or hedging." Its mature size is about 10 ft. tall x 8 ft. wide. You'll need to select a planter that can accommodate this size and provide adequate space for root growth. Consider a large, sturdy planter that is at least twice the width of the root ball and deep enough to allow for proper drainage. Be sure the planter material can withstand the elements and the weight of the mature tree.
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. This means the average annual minimum winter temperature is 15 to 20°F. Keep in mind that microclimates can exist within a zone, so it's always a good idea to double-check with local resources for the most accurate information.
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