Crapemyrtle plant named‘WHIT X’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia indica , particularly distinguished by having a much branched upright growth habit, a near constant show of sterile, cardinal red flowers from bright crimson flower buds during the warm growing season, with lighter red flowers during rainy periods or cooler fall conditions. Because the plant is sterile, old flowers stay showy longer and new flower buds form in the same positions as flowers that age and fall away. Inflorescences are short around the base of the plant, but are 12 to 14 inches long and 6 to 12 inches wide in the upper parts of the plant. The plant is highly resistant to both powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot under north central Oklahoma conditions.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of crapemyrtle plant, substantially as illustrated and described.