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Cold Hardy Red Blooms with Bright Orange-Red Fall Color
'Tonto' is the best cold hardy selection from the National Arboretum, growing with vigor to 8 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. This outstanding variety produces red summer blooms that create stunning displays from summer through fall. The fine, light tan, exfoliating bark adds year-round interest to the landscape, while the bright orange-red to dark red fall foliage provides spectacular autumn color. Thriving in full sun and highly mildew resistant, Tonto delivers reliable performance with minimal maintenance once established. The combination of cold hardiness and disease resistance makes this variety perfect for challenging climates.
Key Features
Red summer blooms – Vibrant flowers from summer through fall
Best cold hardy selection – Excellent performance in colder climates
Bright orange-red fall color – Spectacular autumn displays
Fine exfoliating bark – Light tan bark adds year-round interest
Mildew resistant – Excellent disease resistance for low maintenance
Vigorous grower – Reaches 8-10 feet tall for substantial presence
Landscape Uses
Tonto Crape Myrtle is ideal as a specimen tree for focal points, in mixed borders for summer color, or as a small shade tree. Works beautifully along property lines, in parking lot islands, or anywhere you need vibrant summer color and cold hardiness. Pair with ornamental grasses and perennials for a cottage garden look, or combine with evergreens for year-round structure.
Container Size: 3 gallon Mature Size: 8-10' H × 6-8' W Light: Full sun Bloom Time: Summer through fall Flower Color: Red Fall Foliage: Bright orange-red to dark red Bark: Fine, light tan exfoliating
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