Turn up the heat with vivid red blooms and bold foliage that make every summer landscape unforgettable
FEATURES:
- Bright ruby-red blooms from mid to late summer
- Deep burgundy foliage offers dramatic color contrast
- Long bloom time adds extended seasonal impact
- Upright form makes it a versatile focal point
- Excellent resistance to powdery mildew
- Attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Thunderstruck™ Ruby works especially well in modern landscapes or warm climate gardens that crave color during the heat of summer. Try underplanting with lavender or lamb’s ear to highlight its rich foliage and fiery blooms.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 7-9
- Mature Height: 10-15' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Thunderstruck™ Ruby Crape Myrtle
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Lagerstroemia x 'JM7' PP34,092
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Plant with Confidence when choosing Big & Tall Trees and Hedges!
Turn up the heat with vivid red blooms and bold foliage that make every summer landscape unforgettable
FEATURES:
- Bright ruby-red blooms from mid to late summer
- Deep burgundy foliage offers dramatic color contrast
- Long bloom time adds extended seasonal impact
- Upright form makes it a versatile focal point
- Excellent resistance to powdery mildew
- Attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Thunderstruck™ Ruby works especially well in modern landscapes or warm climate gardens that crave color during the heat of summer. Try underplanting with lavender or lamb’s ear to highlight its rich foliage and fiery blooms.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 7-9
- Mature Height: 10-15' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Why plant Thunderstruck™ Ruby Crape Myrtle?
How to use Thunderstruck™ Ruby Crape Myrtle in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Thunderstruck Ruby blooms in a vivid ruby-red color that creates a strong contrast with its deep burgundy foliage.
Yes. Thunderstruck Ruby reliably blooms each summer, typically starting in midsummer and continuing into early fall.
It is. Thunderstruck Ruby requires full sun and well-drained soil. Little pruning is needed beyond light shaping in late winter or early spring.
