{"product_id":"dynamite-red-crape-myrtle-tree","title":"Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePhoenix's Most Dramatic Red Flowering Shade Tree — Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e) is Phoenix's premier red-flowering deciduous shade tree — delivering explosively vivid crimson blooms on a striking multi-trunk tree form all summer long. Trained upright to 15–25 feet tall with a 12–20 foot canopy, this fast-growing powerhouse provides real shade while bursting with color from May through October. Once established, it thrives on low water and laughs at Arizona's brutal summer heat. Whether you're creating a bold driveway entrance in Scottsdale, anchoring a red-themed garden in Chandler, or adding summer drama to a patio in Gilbert — Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree delivers the biggest color statement of any tree in the Phoenix Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamite Crape Myrtle Tree, Red Crape Myrtle Tree, Lagerstroemia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast — 3–5 feet per year in Phoenix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hrs). Handles intense reflected heat from walls and pavement.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow once established. Highly drought-tolerant after year one.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–9 (Phoenix is Zone 9b–10a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining. Adapts to Arizona caliche soils with proper hole preparation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — drops leaves in winter; stunning orange-red fall color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVivid crimson-red (among the deepest reds of any Lagerstroemia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom Season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay–October (5+ months of color)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTree-trained multi-trunk upright form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePet Friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — non-toxic to dogs and cats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree Uses in Phoenix Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummer Color Anchor and Shade Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing commands attention in a Phoenix landscape like a Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree in full summer bloom. The deep crimson flowers sit above glossy green foliage and provide real canopy shade — making it the perfect tree for patio edges, pool decks, and outdoor living areas in Scottsdale and Tempe. Plant 15–20 feet from seating areas for filtered afternoon shade with a stunning overhead color display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBold Driveway and Entryway Lining\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair two Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Trees flanking a driveway or front entry for a dramatic symmetrical effect that blooms all summer. For a 40-foot driveway, plant two trees 20 feet apart. The upright tree form keeps sightlines clean while the vivid red blooms create a statement entrance visible from the street — popular in Chandler, Mesa, and Gilbert neighborhoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRed Color Theme Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamite Red is one of the deepest, truest reds in the Crape Myrtle family, making it ideal as the anchor of a red-themed desert garden. Pair it with Red Bird of Paradise (\u003cem\u003eCaesalpinia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e), Red Salvia, and Desert Marigold for a bold monochromatic scheme that blooms in waves from spring through fall. The multi-trunk tree form provides vertical structure above lower accent plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrivacy Screen and Summer Shade Wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Trees 12–15 feet apart in a row to create a fast-growing summer privacy screen with exceptional color. Their deciduous nature means full sun in winter (great for passive solar heating) and maximum shade and privacy during Phoenix's hottest months. For a 60-foot fence line, use 4–5 trees spaced 15 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree in Phoenix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall (October–November) is the ideal planting window. Warm soil encourages strong root development while cooler air temperatures reduce transplant stress — giving your tree 6–8 months to establish before its first Phoenix summer. Spring (February–April) is the second-best window. Avoid planting in peak summer heat if possible, as newly planted trees need extra irrigation until roots are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig wide, not deep\u003c\/strong\u003e — Excavate a hole 2–3 times the width of the root ball but only as deep as the root ball itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck for caliche\u003c\/strong\u003e — Break through any hardpan layer beneath the hole to ensure proper drainage in Arizona's caliche soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill with native soil\u003c\/strong\u003e — A light 20% organic amendment blend with native soil is ideal; avoid heavy potting mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e — 15–20 feet apart for shade or driveway lining; 12–15 feet apart for privacy screening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater basin\u003c\/strong\u003e — Build a 3–4 inch earthen ring around the drip line to direct irrigation water to the root zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Apply 2–3 inches of bark or decomposed granite mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree in Phoenix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 1–2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 1–2 days, deep and slow (20–30 minutes per session)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths 1–2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths 3–6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 7–10 days (every 5–7 days during peak summer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 10–14 days in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrip Irrigation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 2–4 emitters 18–24 inches from the trunk, using 1–2 GPH emitters. Run for 45–60 minutes per session. Established trees (after year 2) are highly drought-tolerant and need very little supplemental water beyond natural Phoenix rainfall in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree grow in Phoenix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Phoenix's warm climate, Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree grows 3–5 feet per year under ideal conditions. You can expect a newly planted 25-gallon tree to reach 15–18 feet within 3–4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it drought tolerant once established?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — after the first year of establishment watering, Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree is considered low-water once established. It handles Phoenix's intense summer heat and extended dry periods with minimal supplemental irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle and Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are the same \u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dynamite' variety, but the Tree form has been trained with a clear single or multi-trunk structure reaching 15–25 feet — making it suitable as a shade tree. The standard Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle is grown in a multi-stem shrub habit, typically reaching 10–15 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it handle Phoenix's reflected heat from walls and pavement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle Tree thrives in full sun and handles intense reflected heat from concrete walls, driveways, and pool decking — making it one of the best choices for hot Phoenix microclimates in Scottsdale, Peoria, and Glendale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work near pools?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can work near pools but does drop flowers and leaves seasonally. We recommend planting 8–12 feet from pool edges to minimize cleanup. The blooms (May–October) and fall leaf drop (November–December) are the primary maintenance considerations near water features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Crape Myrtle Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e — Same upright tree form with striking lavender-purple summer blooms; great for a color contrast planting paired with Dynamite Red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Crape Myrtle Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e — Elegant white-flowering tree form; pairs beautifully with Dynamite Red for a classic red-and-white landscape combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamite Red Crape Myrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e — The multi-stem shrub form of the same variety; ideal for privacy hedges or smaller spaces at 10–15 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChitalpa\u003c\/strong\u003e — Another fast-growing flowering shade tree with pink blooms; thrives in Phoenix heat on very low water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesert Willow\u003c\/strong\u003e — Arizona native flowering tree with long pink blooms; a great drought-tolerant companion planting for Crape Myrtles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"25 Gallon","offer_id":44326000230483,"sku":null,"price":258.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/8962\/6963\/files\/Dynamite_Red_Crape_Myrtle.png?v=1764646747","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersshop.com\/products\/dynamite-red-crape-myrtle-tree","provider":"Three Timbers Landscape Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}