Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV' ~ Red Rocket® Crape Myrtle tolerates-urban three-lobed leaves and its adaptability

three-lobed leaves and its adaptability to various growing conditions

Take container inside during winter months to avoid frost if needed

Cut foliage to grown in late winter

The foliage grows in whorls with matte green leaves with purple undersides which gain more purple-burgundy tones in fall

Lace bug infections can be a serious problem

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV' ~ Red Rocket® Crape Myrtle tolerates-urban three-lobed leaves and its adaptabilityRed Rocket Crape Myrtle! Now we're talking! Red Rocket is a popular cultivar of crape myrtle, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia indica. Here's some information about Red Rocket Crape Myrtle: Appearance: Red Rocket is a medium sized deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 10 20 feet. It has a narrow, upright growth habit with dark green foliage that turns bronze red in the fall. The most striking feature of Red Rocket is its vibrant,