Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV' ~ Red Rocket® Crape Myrtle in-stock The glossy arrow-shaped leaves rise

The glossy arrow-shaped leaves rise well above the water surface and the densely packed soft blue flowers bloom on erect stems in summer through fall

meaning they are divided into leaflets arranged on either side of a central stem

One of the hardiest of Japanese maples

meaning it sheds its leaves in the winter

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Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV' ~ Red Rocket® Crape Myrtle in-stock The glossy arrow-shaped leaves riseRed 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,