Lava Java Crape Myrtle #5

Description:

This ornamental shrub or small tree produces volumes of vibrant, rose pink blooms over dark reddish foliage in late summer; a captivating focal point for the garden or border; mature heights will be taller in southern climates; blooms on new wood

Ornamental Features

Barista® Dark Roast Crapemyrtle is clothed in stunning panicles of rose frilly flowers with pink overtones and yellow anthers at the ends of the branches from late summer to early fall, which emerge from distinctive red flower buds. It has attractive red-tipped dark green foliage with hints of burgundy. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn dark red in fall. The fruits are showy green pods displayed from mid fall to early winter.

Landscape Attributes

Barista® Dark Roast Crapemyrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting bees to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Barista® Dark Roast Crapemyrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Accent
• Mass Planting
• Hedges/Screening
• General Garden Use