Plant Characteristics
- Zone: 6-10
- Mature Height: 8-10' Spread:8-10' Growth rate: moderate
- Form: small tree
- Usage: specimen,background, privacy hedge
- Soil: moist,drained
- Bloom: Deep red-pink in late Spring /Early Summer
- Age at bloom: 2 yrs
- Soil: well-drained
Semi-dwarf crape myrtle variety with bright fuschia / red flowers from
July through September. Has very attractive cream to gray colored, peeling
bark. Dark green foliage with dark bronze young leaves. Fall color is a
very attractive bright maroon. Tonto is an excellent selection for those
who want a decent sized crape myrtle, but space will not allow for the
typical 15-20 ft sized varieties. The color of this tree can change depending
on sunlight and moisture. However, whether it is more pink or red, it is
still very attractive.