Dynamite Crape Myrtle Tree on Fast Growing Trees Nursery

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*Height Includes Root System

Mature Height:	20-30 ft.
Mature Width:	10-20 ft.
Growth/Year:	3 ft.
Sunlight:	Full - Partial
Soil Conditions:	Adaptable
Drought Tolerance:	Good
Botanical Name:	Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II'
Does not ship to:	AZ

Spectacular red blooms for 120 days! These crape myrtles transform your landscape with their color... and they're easy to grow, too!

* Developed to produce the brightest red blooms in existence
* Pest and disease resistant
* Highly drought tolerant

Spectacular blooms last from spring until fall!

One of the hardiest Crape Myrtles available. Resists mildew, disease and insects.

Some of the brightest red blooms of any tree... typically lasting a full 120 days… from spring to fall.

Crape Myrtles are excellent specimen trees, as well as natural privacy barriers. Many customers choose to line their driveways with this stunning tree.

Others use them as attractive focal points at the corners of their foundation plantings. Also an exceptional choice to plant in groupings at the corners of your property.

One of our customer favorites… blooms start light red the first year and then get deeper each year.

For years, Landscape Architects begged for a plant that blooms red in the summer, (in nature, red is a color rarely seen in the heat of summer). The experts agree that nothing compliments the deep summer green of your landscape better than red… and the Dynamite Crape Myrtle is a perfect choice.

Your Dynamite Crape Myrtle Tree can be planted any time of year!

We Hate to Wait and know you do too! That's why Fast Growing Trees Nursery leads the industry in how quickly we get your order out. While some orders go out immediately, most are shipped within 7-10 days of your order date. This does not include transit time, which can be several days depending on your state.

We try to avoid plants being in transit over the weekend, which may cause your order to be shipped out at the beginning of the following week. We use FedEx so your order is shipped quickly.

Several products are delayed shipping until the Fall or Spring. These delays are stated on the product description page and helps us insure that you get the healthiest plants possible. On rare occasions, we will delay shipping if we see severe weather forecasts for your area or ours or if we encounter other unusual issues.

If you would like to postpone or reschedule your ship date, just call us and we can send your plants out at a more convenient time for you. If you are sending plants as a gift or need them quicker than normal, we encourage you to place your order by phone.

Sorry cannot ship to AZ.

Amount of Order	Shipping Charge
Less than $15	$5.95
$15.00-$23.99	$8.95
$24.00-$39.99	$11.95
$40.00-$59.99	$13.95
$60.00-$79.99	$18.95
$80.00-$98.99	$21.95
$99+	Apx. 17%

It's Easy to Plant your Dynamite Crape Myrtle Tree
	Step 1 - Dig Your Hole Select a site with full to partial sun and moist or well drained soil for your Dynamite Crape Myrtle Tree. If you're planting a hedge, mark out a visual guide by placing stakes five to six feet apart and looping string around them. Plant the trees where the stakes are and they'll grow together to make a dense privacy screen. First, dig each hole so that it is just shallower than the root ball and at least twice the width. Then loosen the soil in the planting hole so the roots can easily break through. Use your shovel or try dragging the points of a pitch fork along the sides and bottom of the hole.
	Step 2 - Place Your Tree Next, separate the roots of your Dynamite Crape Myrtle Tree gently with your fingers and position them downward in the hole. The top of the root flare, where the roots end and the trunk begins, should be about an inch above the surrounding soil. Then make sure the tree is exactly vertical in the hole. To make it just right, use a level.
	Step 3 - Backfill Your Hole As you backfill the hole, apply water to remove air pockets. Remove debris like stones and grass and completely break up any dirt clumps. Water your Dynamite Crape Myrtle Tree again after the transplant is complete. To help retain some of that moisture, it's recommended that you place mulch around each tree to a depth of 2"-3" up to but not touching the trunk. Organic mulches such as wood chips or pine needles also help to better soil structure as they decompose.

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Most useful customer reviews (Dynamite Crape Myrtle Tree Reviews):

Pete in Harlan, KY

I purchased 5 of these red crepe myrtles to line my driveway. I was skeptical about their performance in my area, not too many people grow Dynamites here. I am overwhelmed by the number of people who ask me about them.... they are gorgeous. They have grown nearly 3 feet this year and are full of beautiful red blooms. I am ready to purchase a few more ,different color maybe, for other areas of my yard. Thanks!

Rick in Maryland

I purchased 4 dynamite crape myrtles 2 years ago from your site. All of my neighbors are envious of the beautiful bright red blooms I get. The trees are doing great with no disease or bug damage. I am now coming back for more.

Carole in Marietta, PA

We decided to plant a Dynamite Crape Myrtle Tree after seeing how beautiful they look on the South Carolina highways. I was a little hesitant to buy a tree at all, but after searching the web and finding your web site, I decided to purchase a Dynamite Crape Myrtle tree. So far it is really doing well. It is growing fast and I am very excited. Thanks for sending such a healthy tree. We are very happy with our purchase and will definitely buy from your nursery again.

Perry in Carona, CA

This was my first purchase, I was so pleased to see how well the plant was packaged. I could not find this color anywhere, so I took a chance and bought on line. It has grown in to a beautiful specimen plant. Thanks, look forward to purchasing from you again.

Pat in St. Petersburg, FL

We got the dynamite crape myrtles and planted them right away. I also pruned them to the shape I wanted. They sprouted leaves almost immediately and I got flowers the following year. They smell wonderful and are the easiest trees to take care of. When Im ready to purchase more trees, I will buy from Fast Growing Trees Nursery again in a heart beat.

ggr1816 in St. Louis, MO

These trees arrived in great shape. I wasted no time in getting them in the ground in their new homes. They are growing and blooming and extremely healthy and happy. Thanks again FGT. I have ordered many trees and plants from you, from knock-out roses to autumn blaze maples to crepe myrtles. You have delivered like a champ every time. Ill be back.

Iris in Roseburg, OR

This year they all 3 bloomed with the most beautiful bright red blooms. I had many compliments on them! Thank you!

Donald in Richmond, VA

I purchased my dynamite crape myrtles in November and had to keep them in the garage over the winter. I was afraid they would not bloom once spring came but they did great. They took a little longer than expected but when they began to bloom, they never stopped. I would recommend them to anyone.

Cynthia in Paradise, CA

We were extremely pleased at the performance of our crape myrtles. We purchased the 6ft ones and they were beautiful this summer. This is the first year we had the 6ft ones so were hoping they will grow stronger and endure the winters we have here in New England.

Mercedes in Lehigh Acres, FL

Wow! What a fast growing tree!! I planted my Dynamite Crepe Myrtle about two months ago and it is already blooming with beautiful red flowers. I cannot believe it! I am so excited about this. This is the first tree Ive planted. I was very surprised to see how greatly packaged it was. It looked fresh and healthy. I was not expecting to see flowers till next year. I plan to buy some more and plant them alongside the driveway. You have a customer for life!

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My Dynamite Crepe Myrtle is doing well. The color is certainly true to it its name. It has grown to about 3 1/2 ft in one year. I really enjoy it and cant wait for it to grow bigger to enjoy more blooms this next summer. I am using it to block view form neighbors upstairs window.

Sam

The tree was shipped to my Nephew as a sympathy on the death of his Father. The tree bloomed beautiful this year & has caught up to the other ones in size.

Vince in Las Vegas, NV

My Crape Myrtle is doing very well. I was skeptical that it would survive here in Las Vegas. However, it bloomed and grew some 10 inches this year. I expect it will do better next growing season after it has passed the transplant shock. Thank you for your service. Mac in Las Vegas.

Monica in Long Island, NY

The Crape Myrtle trees are perfect for any weather, and they dont require any maintenance. They are very tolerant of drought, and needless to say, they are absolutely gorgeous in the blooming season. I have several kinds, and I love them all.

Barbara in Palmyra, PA

I am more than satisfied. My dynamite crape myrtle trees are growing and bloomed this past summer. I am getting ready to cut them back even though they are 5 ft tall, at least. I am using them near my property line for a bit of color; the red is a rich, happy color. I hope to purchase 6 more in the spring!

Liz in New York

We love our red crepe myrtles. the flowers and foliage were better than we imagined.

Maria in Springfield, MO

The red crape myrtle that we received really doubled in size this last summer. It was just beautiful with an explosion of blooms that lasted a long, long time. We are so pleased with our purchase! Just gorgeous... Thank you so much.

Stan in Overland Park, KS

We got our myrtle a while ago and it has never really grown. Sure, it had red flowers, but it never grew. But this year early spring it has grown about two feet in a month and still a few more inches. Now its blooming like crazy! Its great though. They are beautiful, my favorite trees! So much better than everybody elses.

Casper in Houston, TX

As a neophyte gardner ,Im working to overcome the "black thumb" label,, these crepe myrtles were remarkably easy to plant and have easy great to care for.

Barbara in Palmyra, PA

I purchased two Dynamite Crepe Myrtles, one from Fast Growing Trees Nursery, another from a local nursery. It is interesting to note, the one I purchased from you remained disease free, its leaves turned a beautiful red in the Spring and stayed red until they began dropping at end of October in preparation for winter. It bloomed until mid-October. The one I purchased locally, at a very reputable nursery, developed a leaf fungus, and was resistant to treatment. Its leaves turned yellow with brown edges and slowly began dropping midsummer. I am very disappointed with this one. I am very happy with the Dynamite Crepe Myrtle from you and sorry I did not purchase the second one from Fast Growing Trees Nursery. I will be watching for other plants, for sure.

Jill in Hurricane, UT

I love it! I wanted a tree for my front landscape that would add color and height, but wouldnt be a problem with my cement driveway. This was the perfect solution. I liked it so well I got another one for the other side of the yard this fall. It is a vibrant red and also has interesting bark and trunk.

Curt in Huntington Beach, CA

Placed these trees in parkway in front of my home. They are beautiful bright and very colorful, even in my salty clay soil. They havent bloomed yet, maybe next year.

Scott in Florissant, FL

One of the Dynamites I bought started growing from the moment it was planted and bloomed in beautiful fashion this year. One plant remained almost dormant but late this summer woke up, bloomed and looked quite healthy but is only about 60% of the size of the other. Sometimes patience is a must. Im sure that both trees will wind up as spectacular additions to my landscape.

Steve in Ada, OK

I purchased and planted 6 dynamite crape myrtle earlier this year. I selected the crape myrtles due to their excellent color and their ability to thrive in the hot Oklahoma summers. I placed them on either side of the driveway, two at beginning, two at the end and two in the middle. They look great from the road and improve the curb appeal of my home.

robert

The Dynamite Crape Myrtle is the greatest tree I have ever purchased for the price and for it's growth rate. I purchased 40 of them to line my driveway and they are absolutely magnificent. I am very happy with them I recommend them to anybody that wants that beautiful red color added to their landscape.

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