Trees

Crape Myrtle 'Dallas Red'

Lagerstroemia indica 'Dallas Red'

$220.00

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Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Mature Height: 10–20 ft
Mature Width: 8–15 ft
Bloom Season: Summer
Flower Color: Red
Growth Rate: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 0°F
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Las Cruces Suitability: Good With Regular Water

Why We Recommend It

Crape Myrtle 'Dallas Red' thrives in the Las Cruces heat, offering abundant, long-lasting red blooms throughout summer. Its attractive exfoliating bark provides year-round interest.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Front Yards
Accents
Patios
Specimen Planting

Full Sun
Moderate Water
10–20 ft

Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica ‘Dallas Red’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree / large shrub
Mature Size: 15–25 feet tall and 10–20 feet wide
Flower Color: Bright red to deep cherry-red
Bloom Time: Summer through early fall
Foliage: Oval, dark-green leaves; deciduous, developing yellow, orange, and reddish tones in fall
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining, loamy, sandy, or clay soil; adaptable to a variety of soil conditions
Wildlife: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators
Special Attributes: Long-lasting summer blooms, attractive exfoliating bark, excellent heat tolerance, drought tolerance once established, and good resistance to powdery mildew. Excellent as a specimen tree, flowering shade tree, street tree, or landscape accent.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–9