Lagerstroemia indica 'Tonto' (Vibrant Pink) - Evergreen Trees Direct

Lagerstroemia indica 'Tonto' (Vibrant Pink)

$1,300.00

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Size: 200L

200L 400L

Current Stock Height Guides

200L: Enquire within for height guide information.
400L: 2.6m – 3.2m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m to 3m (approx.)

Mature Width: 2m to 3m

Lagerstroemia indica 'Tonto' (Vibrant Pink) is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Lagerstroemia indica 'Tonto' (Vibrant Pink)

Lagerstroemia indica 'Tonto' carries the most intense pink of the crepe myrtles, in heavy crepe-textured trusses held for weeks through summer. It then follows with brilliant red-orange autumn foliage and smooth mottled bark in winter, giving three distinct seasons of interest from one small tree.

'Tonto' is compact, growing to 2 to 3 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide at 30 to 60 centimetres per year on a neat multi-stemmed frame. That scale makes it one of the few genuinely spectacular flowering trees that fits a courtyard, a narrow verge or a large pot without outgrowing the space.

'Tonto' is frost hardy, surviving heavy and frequent frost without damage, and is mildew resistant, which is a common failing in older crepe myrtles. It grows in full sun and needs only an annual winter prune to keep flowering heavily.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Lagerstroemia indica 'Tonto'

How big does Lagerstroemia 'Tonto' grow?

'Tonto' grows to 2 to 3 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide, forming a compact multi-stemmed shape. It is one of the smaller crepe myrtles and suits courtyards and small gardens.

What colour are 'Tonto' flowers?

'Tonto' carries the most vivid pink of the crepe myrtles, closer to fuchsia than the softer tones of 'Lipan' or the white of 'Acoma'.

When does 'Tonto' flower?

Flowering runs through summer, typically over six to ten weeks. Crepe myrtles flower on new wood, so a winter prune directly increases the following season's display.

Does 'Tonto' get autumn colour?

Yes. Foliage turns brilliant red through orange in autumn before dropping, exposing smooth mottled bark that is a feature through winter.

Is 'Tonto' mildew resistant?

Yes. 'Tonto' is one of the mildew-resistant selections, which avoids the powdery grey coating that disfigures older crepe myrtle varieties in humid conditions.

Can 'Tonto' be grown in a pot?

Yes. Its compact size suits large pots on patios and courtyards. Use a free-draining mix, keep it in full sun and water consistently through the flowering period.

Is 'Tonto' frost hardy?

Yes. It survives heavy and frequent frost without damage, which makes it suitable for cold inland tablelands as well as coastal gardens.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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