James H. Schutte
Family
Lythraceae
Botanical Name
Lagerstroemia 'Cheyenne'
Plant Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
General Description
The Cheyenne crapemyrtle is a mildew resistant hybrid with brazen magenta to red flowers. Strong burgundy and maroon colored leaves herald the arrival of fall. It is a rounded shrub with dense branching and dark green leaves tinged with hints of maroon. Its bark is exfoliating, revealing a smooth, reddened tan-colored layer.
Plant 'Cheyenne' in a well drained acidic soil. Full sun is mandatory for best flowering and overall plant fullness and form. Crapemyrtles are quite drought tolerant once established. Prune the small spent branch tips after the initial summer flowering. Often a smaller, second flowering results by early autumn. The practice of severely pruning the crowns of crapemyrtles, often called "hat-racking," is a harmful shortcut taken by some landscaper and should be avoided. To limit the size of the tree, selectively prune older stems and shorten others regularly. 'Cheyenne' is a fantastic choice as an informal hedge or screen, as well as for roadside plantings.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
11 - 6
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7 - 10
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
8'-12' / 2.4m - 3.7m
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Width
8'-10' / 2.4m - 3.0m
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Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Oval/Rounded
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
