Lagerstroemia ‘Tonto’

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Tonto’
(DR Egolf, HortSci. 25(5): 585-587. 1990): Deciduous, globular, semi-dwarf, multi-stemmed shrub; exfoliating bark creamy (Yellow Orange 20D ³ ) to taupe-coloured (Grey Brown 199B); leaves semi-glossy, elliptical to inverted ovoid, 4.5-5.3 cm long and 2.0-2.8 cm wide, dark green (Yellow Green 147A above and Yellow Green 146B below), in autumn bright chestnut brown (Greyed Red 199A to Greyed Red 180A); inflorescences erect, globular, 10-21 cm long and 8-13 cm wide with fuchsia (Red Purple 61B) flowers, flowering from mid-July to September; mildew resistant; hardy USDA zone 7b. Originated in 1974 from the cross [( L. indica ‘Pink Lace’ × L. fauriei ) × L. indica ‘Catawba’ ] × L. ‘Tuscarora’ ; introduced in 1990 by the US National Arboretum. NA 54972; PI 534644. Name registered 1 May 1992. Selection of Lagerstroemia × egolfii .  (Source : Checklist Lagerstroemia USDA/ARS National Arboretum )