Tree Thunderstruck™ Rumblin’ Red™ Crape Myrtle

Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia ‘Thunderstruck® Rumblin’ Red’

Common Name: Thunderstruck Rumblin’ Red Crape Myrtle

Mature Height and Width:
15–20' tall × 8–12' wide

Growth Habit:
Upright, narrow ornamental tree with strong vertical framework. Typically trained to a single trunk or narrow multi-stem form. Canopy develops a columnar to narrow oval outline with ascending primary branches and moderate interior visibility. Moderate growth rate.

Foliage Description:
Very dark burgundy to near-black foliage throughout the growing season. Elliptic leaves with smooth margins. New growth emerges extremely dark and maintains strong contrast against bright red blooms. Dense but structured canopy.

Flower Description:
Upright terminal panicles of saturated red crinkled flowers. Panicles medium to large and held above the foliage. Bloom clusters structured and upright, not loose or drooping.

Bloom Time:
Mid to late summer.

Fall Color:
Foliage may deepen to maroon tones before leaf drop in cooler climates.

Light Requirements:
Full sun required for best bloom production and darkest foliage color.

Hardiness Zone:
USDA Zones 6–9 (reliable in Zone 7; protected or warmer Zone 6 sites).

Notable Landscape Uses:
Vertical lawn specimen; narrow foundation accent; streetscape tree; patio-adjacent focal point; summer flowering color contrast tree.

Deer Resistance:
Moderate
Young growth may be browsed under heavy pressure.

Additional Ornamental Feature:
Smooth bark on mature trunks with subtle exfoliation.