Lagerstroemia 'Tonto' (Crape Myrtle) is a small, upright, spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree with a profusion of large clusters, 6 in. long (15 cm), packed with crinkly, bright magenta flowers at its branch tips. Blooming from midsummer to early fall in an explosion of brilliant flowers smothering the foliage, it adds vibrant color in the landscape. The foliage of dark green leaves turns red to reddish purple in the fall before dropping - revealing the unique, smooth bark. This crape…
