Red Rocket® Crape Myrtle Shrub

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV'

$159⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Red Rocket® Crape Myrtle Shrub highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV'
Growing Zones

7 - 9
Mature Height

18 - 20 feet
Mature Spread

12 - 18 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate to Low
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Fast
Flower Color

Bold Red
Fall Color

Orange & Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

No
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 7 - 9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Bright true-red crinkly flower clusters smother the Red Rocket® Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV') all summer long! Pollinator-friendly blooms keep popping until autumn, and grow fast in the sun landscape for appeal throughout the growing season and beyond!

A successful stable red flowering selection, Red Rocket® has dark green leaves that emerge crimson-red and in the fall have great orange and red fall color. Peeling bark on older stems of this single-stemmed form is an interesting attribute for winter interest!

Highly drought-tolerant once established and developed to be mildew resistant, Red Rocket® Crape Myrtles grow 18-20 feet in height and spread 12-18 feet wide. With low branching to the ground, these shrubs are great screening, but you can 'limbing-up' by pruning into a single trunk or shrub form specimen!

Planting and Application:

Red Rocket® Crape Myrtles are incredibly bold red focal points in either their tree or shrub form! The fantastic color shines for weeks and attracts loads of butterflies and attention. Plant anywhere you want to turn heads and distract from eye sores. Block the messy neighbor's yard, or the HVAC unit while softening the corner of your home, or block the view of your front yard from the street while boosting curb appeal.

Allow the lower branches to grow to the ground for a perfect privacy screen. Red Rocket® is a truly unique hedge plant or backdrop so the season-long color highlights everything else planted before it! It makes a terrific naturally shaped flowering screen along the pool deck, or adding privacy around a patio.

Use red Crape Myrtles as a vibrant living fence or outdoor garden room. This sun lover can take hard pruning to keep it shorter! Try it along the length of your property line, or plant it along driveways or fences. How nice to boost the height of your hardscaped fence and gift your family a very welcome feeling of respite from prying eyes!

Incredible No-Fade Red Flower Clusters
Glossy Green Leaves Emerge Crimson Red
Vibrant Orange Red Fall Color
Peeling Colorful Bark
Long-Lasting Pollinator-Friendly Blooms
Large Shrub or Small Tree, Grow in Containers, Hedges & Screens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Crape Myrtles are very adaptable and are easy to grow in full sun with the drying power of the morning sun. However, you'll be delighted to know this specimen is mildew resistant, so it may not experience the troubles other Crape Myrtles do. Crapes thrive in many soil types and climate conditions. Once established, these are drought-tolerant! In early spring, prune back or trim to shape as desired.

Full Sun & Good Air Circulation
Well-Drained Soil
Moderate Moisture - Low Once Established
Prune Early Spring
Improved Powdery Mildew Resistance

Fast growing and shooting to the sky, the Red Rocket® Crape Myrtle is a fantastic single-stemmed variety of flowering shrub. Get no-fade color at Nature Hills Nursery today!

Single Stem, Multi Stem, Shrub Form, Oh My!

Before you buy, make sure you know what you're getting! Single stem, multi stem and shrub forms are different so read a bit about which we're currently offering below.

Single Stem:

These are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching. Sometimes, you will hear a single stem referred to as Tree Form.

Multi Stem:

These are plants with 3, 4, and sometimes 5 or more stems planted together in the ground close to form a clump. There are times multi-stems are formed by a tree that branches at the soil line with more than one main stem.

Shrub Form:

These are bushy plants with many stems and branchings close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.