Tonto Crape Myrtle – Deep Red Flowering Tree

Description

Add bold, eye-catching color to your garden with the Tonto Crape Myrtle, a semi-dwarf variety known for its deep red blooms and impressive resilience. Handpicked from Zoned Garden’s Crape Myrtle Collection, this stunning tree brings year-round beauty to your landscape while requiring minimal upkeep.

Reaching an average height of 8–10 feet, the Tonto Crape Myrtle is perfect for smaller yards, borders, and garden beds. Its long-lasting crimson flowers appear in midsummer and continue through fall, creating a brilliant display against its lush, dark green foliage. As the season ends, the leaves turn to striking shades of orange and red, offering multi-season appeal.

This tree is not only about beauty — it’s built for durability. The Tonto variety is highly resistant to powdery mildew, tolerates drought once established, and thrives in full sun. Its smooth, exfoliating bark adds winter interest, ensuring your garden stays attractive year-round.

Explore more vibrant varieties in our Crape Myrtle Collection and find the ideal flowering tree for your region, color palette, and landscape design.

🌿 Key Features & Benefits:

• 🌺 Produces rich red flower clusters all summer
• 🌳 Compact, upright growth — ideal for small gardens or patios
• ☀️ Heat and drought tolerant once established
• 🍁 Stunning red and orange fall foliage
• 🧡 Disease-resistant and low maintenance
• 🦋 Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies