Red Rocket Crape Myrtle Native (Cultivar) Rising sun was discovered by

Rising sun was discovered by Ray and Cindy Jackson of Jackson Nursery in 2006

The species carries one of botany's great naming mistakes

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The elegant multi-branch structure of this tree creates an open form that looks great as a shrub or or can be pruned into a small specimen tree

This versatile plant can be formed as a tree which will develop a short trunk look

Red Rocket Crape Myrtle Native (Cultivar) Rising sun was discovered by'Red Rocket' crape myrtles are simply amazing trees. Topping out at 15 to 20 ft. they are a very fast growing tree that fills with gorgeous clusters of bright red blooms from July to September, and both beautiful, hearty, and very drought resistant once established. The blooms of a crape myrtle are a magnificent display that attract flocks of hummingbirds and butterflies through the summer months. These red crape myrtles produce 6 to 12 clusters of