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Tonto Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Tonto'
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Tonto Crepe Myrtle, Lagerstroemia 'Tonto'
A compact flowering specimen that delivers serious seasonal impact. Lagerstroemia 'Tonto' produces dense clusters of deep magenta-red blooms from summer through autumn, followed by rich foliage colour and ornamental smooth bark that holds presence through winter.
Why Tonto Crepe Myrtle
Extended Flowering Display: Deep magenta-red blooms from mid-summer through autumn, one of the longest flowering windows in the Lagerstroemia range.
Four-Season Structure: Flowers, autumn foliage colour, and smooth peeling bark ensure year-round visual contribution to the landscape.
Controlled Scale: Reaches approximately 3m, suited to layered planting schemes and constrained sites without sacrificing presence.
Powdery Mildew Resistance: A proven performer where other crepe myrtles fail; 'Tonto' maintains clean foliage through heat and humidity.
Drought Tolerance: Once established, performs reliably in hot, dry conditions with minimal intervention.
Ideal Applications
Feature Specimen: Positioned as a focal point in residential or commercial landscapes where seasonal colour is a design priority.
Flowering Screen or Hedge: Planted in mass or line to create a structured, high-impact boundary with multi-season interest.
Courtyard Planting: Well-suited to enclosed or paved environments where scale and ornamental quality are essential.
Container Specimen: Performs strongly in large-format containers for terraces, rooftop landscapes, and curated entry statements.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 1.5–2m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 2–3m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types including clay and sandy loams; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12 months to establish a strong root system, then reduce to supplemental watering during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 2–3m
Width: 1.5–2m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: China and Korea
Flower Colour: Deep red to fuchsia-red
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
