A hybrid with pale pink flowers and upright growth habit. Grows to 20 feet, hardy and mildew resistant. A very upright crapemyrtle with almost brick red blooms. One of the most popular reds, its form and flower color are reasons for its wide acceptance all across the south. Catawba A dense, globose shrub with flowers having several shades of purple for a dazzling display.
Leaves give good fall color display of brilliant orange-red.
Highly mildew tolerant. Centennial A small-growing, compact, globular shrub with dark purple flowers and glossy green leaves. Highly resistant to powdery mildew. Comanche Very hardy crapemyrtle with coral pink flowers and grows to an upright globe shape. Very high mildew resistance.