{"product_id":"red-rocket-crape-myrtle-3-gallon-pot","title":"Red Rocket Crape Myrtle - 3 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Rocket Crape Myrtle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e'Whit IV' PP11342\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e 6a-9b \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind Your Zone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e Deciduous Flowering Tree\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e 20-30'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e 15-20'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e 10-15' for solid hedge, 22'+ for space between plants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e Upright, Broad Canopy, Rounded Canopy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e Fast\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: \u003c\/span\u003eBright Ruby Red\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e Summer - up to 110 days!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/span\u003e Single flowers in large rounded to elongated clusters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e No\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/span\u003e Dark Green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall Foliage Color:\u003c\/span\u003e Orange-Red\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e No\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBark Color:\u003c\/span\u003e Light Brown \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSun Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e Full Sun or Mostly Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs: \u003c\/span\u003eAverage, low when established\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/span\u003e Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil Drainage:\u003c\/span\u003e Well Drained\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e 5.0 - 6.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance \/ Care:\u003c\/span\u003e Low\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/span\u003e Visual Attention\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eResistances:\u003c\/span\u003e Deer - \u003cspan\u003emore info\u003c\/span\u003e, Disease, Moderate Drought, Heat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen it comes to flowering trees, there's simply no others more showy than Crape Myrtles. They bloom for up to 100 days during summer, when there are few other trees and shrubs providing that service in the landscape. Colorful fall foliage and attractive exfoliating bark in winter enhance their overall appeal. It's no wonder they are so wildly popular among designers and gardeners!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAdding up to 5 feet in height per year, Red Rocket is the fastest growing red Crape Myrtle we know of. Its large clusters of bright, ruby-red flowers nearly cover the tree for up to 110 days during summer! The dark green leaves turn to vibrant orange and red in fall and contrast nicely with the light-brown bark. Red Rocket is a tall grower up to 30 feet in height so is best used as a tree in the landscape.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGrowing 20 o 30 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide, the Red Rocket Crape Myrtle is ideal for use as a specimen tree, in groupings, or to line a driveway or property lines. It can be grown as a large shrub however we think it looks its best when lower branches are removed to form a very attractive and colorful tree. Excellent around patios, decks and other outdoor living areas where it will provide some shade. Whether planted as a specimen or in groupings, this is one plant that is sure to stand out in the landscape! A fine addition to red theme gardens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  10 to 15 feet apart for solid hedge; 22 feet or more apart for space between trees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a, where this Crape Myrtle is not winter hardy, you'll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Red Rocket Crape Myrtle is very easy to grow and care for. It is not picky about soil type provided the soil is well-drained. A moist but well-drained soil of average fertility is preferred. Full sun is preferred and results in heavier flower production. Light shade is tolerated but flowering will be diminished in more shade. Has shown excellent resistance to powdery mildew and is quite drought tolerant when established.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful Articles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eClick on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Crape Myrtle trees.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Plant A Crape Myrtle In The Ground Or In A Pot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Prune a Crape Myrtle Tree the Right Way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Fertilize \u0026amp; Water A Crape Myrtle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Prune a Dwarf Crape Myrtle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing the Right Crape Myrtle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Long \u0026amp; Prosper!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet The Wilson Brothers \u0026amp; Staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cspan\u003eContact Us!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eVery pleased with my purchase. Larger than anticipated as I ordered the same Red Rockets from another online nursery and they were not as tall.\nTrees came in healthy good condition and are doing well. Shipped right to my door through Fed Ex.\nFed Ex is a great choice for shipping as my items never get lost or delivered to the wrong address like some of the competition. Would defiantly recommend and will purchase from them again in the near future.\nGreat experience,----------------------------------------------------Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! :) Beth Steele | WBG\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRed Rocket is exactly what I wanted and this plant didn't disappoint me. It came perfectly protected from shipping and was in great shape After a few days acclimation it went into the ground and it has taken hold. I am hoping to be able to add some before and after pics soon. Thanks for a great, healthy plant. Oh, I go the large size and it was so worth it.!----------------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eArrived quickly and the change in just 17 days is incredible. Thank you Wilson Bros for making my 1st ever planted tree so easy.------------------------------------------------------Thanks so much for the photos! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOur Red Rocket Crape Myrtles arrived in just a few days after ordering... in perfect shape! Packing was excellent and the plants were thriving! We planted them (in summer heat 109 deg) and within 2 days they were sprouting new growth. 1 plant had 2\" new growth in 4 days... and they just keep going and have a few blooms after 8 days. They were nowhere near root bound and so easy to plant without disturbing their roots. This is the best plant ordering\/buying experience I've ever had (and that's a long time!) whether online, mail order, or in a nursery. I had some questions and the response was quick and useful! I highly recommend Wilson Bros for the variety of plants, the information, the customer service, and, of course, the quality of the plants! I'll be back for more, for sure!----------------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eI bought this for a priest friend who wanted a place for R\u0026amp;R. He has a small piece of property. We saw this trees in OBX. It is fast growing and rated for his zone. I look forward to seeing it grow.--------------------------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope he enjoys for years to come! Thanks for the great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePlant arrived in perfect condition! Can't wait until it blooms!---------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! :) Beth Steele | WBG\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eI received a three gallon Red Rocket. It arrived in perfect condition, and not even being close to root bound. This is probably the healthiest potted plant I ever received from an online nursery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA beautiful plant delivered to my door in perfect condition, I can hardly wait to see it bloom. The leaves are so glossy and pretty with their red color tones too. Beautiful plant delivered in mint condition!-------------------------------------WBG Reply: Hi ______, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Red Rocket Crape Myrtle. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words!\nBeth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAbsolutely excellent service and most healthy Red Rocket crepe myrtle tree! We appreciate your outstanding endeavors! ----------------- WBG Reply: Hi Katherine - We appreciate you allowing us to serve you! Thanks so much for providing your review of the Red Rocket Crape Myrtle. We hope you enjoy this beauty for years to come. Let us know if there's ever anything else we can help you with. 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