Red Rocket

Other Names for this Cultivar: Whit IV

Year of Introduction: 2000

Origin: Carl Whitcomb, Stillwater, OK

Flower Color: Red

Date of First Flower: Mid-July

Length of Flowering: 100 days

Growth Habit: Vigorous upright growth

Height: 20'+

Hardiness: Good (zone map)

Bark Color: Gray-brown

Fall Color: Red-orange

Powdery Mildew Resistance: Good

Additional Comments: Coned-shaped flower clusters can reach 20 inches in size.