Dynamite Crape Myrtle
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Fast (2-3 ft/year)
- Full Sun
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Deer resistant
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About Dynamite Crape Myrtle
Dynamite Crape Myrtle is known for the most vivid true-red flower color available in crape myrtle, a saturated cherry-red that holds its intensity in full sun better than many red-flowering cultivars that fade to pink. It grows fast, 2-3 feet per year, reaching a more moderate 15-20 feet tall and 10-12 feet wide, smaller than Natchez or Muskogee, which makes it a better fit for smaller Lawrenceville lots or as a specimen near a patio where a full-size shade tree crape myrtle would be too large. It blooms from summer through early fall and shows good resistance to powdery mildew, though not always considered quite as strong as the Natchez or Tuscarora lines. Its narrower mature width also makes it more useful in tighter side-yard plantings than the larger crape myrtle cultivars. Full sun is essential for the deepest red color and healthiest growth. Once established, Dynamite tolerates Georgia's heat, humidity, and clay soil with minimal maintenance, needing only occasional deep watering during extended drought.
🚚 Delivery available to Lawrenceville and all of Gwinnett County — see our service area for exact timing.
Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 15-20 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 10-12 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low to Moderate — drought tolerant once established |
| Bloom Season | Summer through Early Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast (2-3 ft/year) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Pet Safe | Yes |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant Dynamite Crape Myrtle in full sun with room for its 15-20 foot mature height; good air circulation helps reduce mildew pressure during humid Georgia summers. It tolerates clay soil without heavy amendment. Water regularly the first season, then reduce as it establishes drought tolerance. Prune only to remove crossing or damaged wood in late winter, preserving its natural form rather than topping.
Fast Facts
- Most vivid true-red flower color of common crape myrtle cultivars
- Mature size: 15-20 ft tall, 10-12 ft wide — more compact than Natchez
- Blooms summer through early fall
- Fast growth: 2-3 ft per year
- Deer resistant, drought tolerant once established
- Good fit for smaller lots and specimen use near patios
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Dynamite Crape Myrtle FAQs
What crape myrtle has the reddest flowers?
Dynamite Crape Myrtle is widely regarded as having the most vivid, saturated true-red flowers among common crape myrtle cultivars, holding its cherry-red color in full sun better than many other red-flowering varieties. It blooms from summer through early fall on a more compact 15-20 foot tree.
Is Dynamite Crape Myrtle deer resistant?
Yes, Dynamite Crape Myrtle is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for Gwinnett County properties bordering wooded areas with regular deer traffic. As with any "deer resistant" plant, hungry deer in a hard winter may still sample new growth occasionally, but damage is typically minimal.