| Common Name: |
Double Feature |
| Scientific Name: |
Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IX' |
| Species: |
Crapemyrtle |
| Category: |
Small tree |
| Habit: |
Deciduous |
| Flower Description: |
Bright ruby red blooms do not leave behind seed capsules |
| Fragrance: |
No fragrance |
| Foliage Description: |
Foliage is deep burgundy red color when young, maturing to a deep green |
| Height of Plant: |
6-8 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
5-7 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 7 - 10 |
| Hybridizer: |
Dr. Carl Whitcomb |
| Place of Origin: |
Lacebark Farms, Stillwater, OK |
| Other Information: |
High resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot. |
| Photographer: |
Richard Buggeln |
| Location: |
K-11 |