| Common Name: |
Red Rocket |
| Scientific Name: |
Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV' |
| Species: |
Crapemyrtle |
| Category: |
Small tree |
| Habit: |
Deciduous |
| Flower Description: |
Cherry-red clusters up to 24 in. tall |
| Fragrance: |
No fragrance |
| Foliage Description: |
New leaves and shoots are crimson which quickly turn to a dark green. Red-orange fall color |
| Height of Plant: |
20-30 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
10-15 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 6b - 9 |
| Hybridizer: |
Dr. Carl Whitcomb |
| Place of Origin: |
Lacebark Farms, Stillwater, OK |
| Other Information: |
High mildew and anthractnose resistance |
| Photographer: |
Richard Buggeln |
| Location: |
I-9 |