Crape Myrtle Tonto

Description: The Tonto Crape Myrtle is a deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its profusion of large, deep red flowers that bloom in summer. The flowers are borne in panicles at the tips of branches and are known for their intense color and long-lasting display. The foliage of the Tonto Crape Myrtle is dark green in color and turns shades of orange, red, and yellow in the fall before dropping. In addition to its flowers, the Tonto Crape Myrtle is also valued for its attractive exfoliating bark, which peels away to reveal smooth, cinnamon-colored bark underneath. Size: Tonto Crape Myrtles typically grow to a height of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.6 meters) with a spread of 8 to 12 feet (2.4 to 3.7 meters) at maturity. However, individual plants may vary in size depending on growing conditions, climate, and pruning practices. Tonto Crape Myrtles have an upright, vase-shaped growth habit with multiple stems emerging from the base. They can be pruned to maintain a more compact size or encoura