Cherry Dazzle Crape Myrtle

Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica ‘Cherry Dazzle’
Common Name: Cherry Dazzle® Dwarf Crape Myrtle

Mature Height and Width:
3–4' tall × 3–4' wide

Growth Habit:
Compact rounded dwarf shrub with dense branching and moderate outward spread; maintains low mounded canopy without forming tree structure.

Foliage Description:
Small to medium elliptic leaves emerging burgundy-red in spring, maturing to deep green with reddish undertones; dense foliage canopy with moderate interior visibility.

Flower Description (if applicable):
Bright cherry-red crinkled panicles borne terminally on new growth; moderate to heavy bloom density with layered panicle placement above foliage canopy.

Bloom Time:
Mid-summer through early fall

Fall Color (if applicable):
Orange-red to burgundy tones depending on seasonal conditions

Light Requirements:
Full sun

Hardiness Zone:
7–10 (reliable performance in protected Zone 7 locations)

Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation massing, low shrub borders, patio plantings, small space accent, mixed perennial/shrub beds

Deer Resistance:
Moderate