Crape Myrtle Tonto (red)
Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Tonto'
Crape Myrtle Tonto (red)
Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Tonto'
Tonto Crape Myrtle is a compact to medium-sized cultivar prized for its brilliant scarlet-red flower clusters and strong resistance to powdery mildew. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it performs well in hot, humid climates. With its dense form, vivid summer color, and attractive bark, Tonto is ideal for small landscapes, accent plantings, streetscapes, and areas needing bold flowering color without excessive size.
- Colors
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Growth Habit
- 8-10ft
- Native
- Florida Friendly
- Hardiness Zone
- Zones 8-10
- Soil PH
- 5.0-6.5 PH
- Salt Tolerance
- Low
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance
- Medium