Lagerstroemia indica ‘Crimson Red’

Lagerstroemia indica ‘Crimson Red’ features beautiful, deep red-purple to black foliage that emerges in early spring. During the summer, masses of vivid crimson-red flowers cover Lagerstroemia indica ‘Crimson Red’. In the autumn, the foliage turns orange and red, adding to its seasonal appeal. Lagerstroemia indica is deciduous and native to India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, the Himalayas, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Lagerstroemia indica ‘Crimson Red’ was developed by Cecil Pounder at the United States Department of Agriculture. Lagerstroemia indica ‘Crimson Red’ was then distributed by J. Berry Nursery in Grand Saline, Texas, United States.