Thunderstruck™ Coral Boom™ Crape Myrtle Treebute A striking tribute in coral-pink blooms set against near-black foliage. The Thunderstruck™ Coral Boom™ Crape Myrtle pairs vivid coral-pink flower clusters with dramatic, near-black glossy foliage, creating a bold contrast that blooms from early summer all the way into fall. Compact and fast-growing, this heat-tough, low-maintenance tree fits beautifully into a small garden or large container, offering months of color with very little fuss. Each Treebute is a complete memorial tree kit designed to be planted at home, a hands-on ritual that many people find grounding and healing. The act of planting gives your hands something purposeful to do and creates meaning, forming a living connection that continues to grow. What Happens After You Order Step 1 Your tree is prepared and shipped with care from our nursery. Step 2 Your kit arrives ready to plant, with your healthy tree, care guide, and personalized memorial message. Step 3 Follow the simple steps to plant your living memorial, whenever the time feels right. Step 4 Care for your tree, and watch it grow over the years. Why You'll Love the Thunderstruck™ Coral Boom™ Crape Myrtle A striking color contrast: vivid coral-pink blooms stand out dramatically against near-black, glossy foliage, a look unlike most other flowering trees. A long, continuous bloom season: flowers from early summer all the way into fall, offering months of color rather than a brief seasonal display. Compact and low-maintenance: stays a manageable 6 to 10 feet tall, fitting small gardens and large containers alike, and tolerates drought and heat with ease. A Living Memorial That Grows With You Finding a meaningful way to honor someone you love can feel overwhelming. A Treebute tree offers something different, a living expression of love that grows stronger each year. It gives your hands something to do and your heart something to hold. The act of planting creates meaning. The growth creates hope. The tree creates a place to remember. What Comes With Your Treebute Kit Hardy tribute tree (size you select) Step-by-step planting & watering care guide Personalized memorial message Optional Add-Ons (Customize Your Treebute Kit) Planter (choose your style & size) Premium potting mix (for patio planting) Cremation-safe organic soil blend (for ashes, if/when you're ready) Many customers plant without ashes - and that's just as meaningful. Everything arrives together, ready to plant. Nurturing Your Memorial Tribute Even if you're new to planting, the Thunderstruck™ Coral Boom™ Crape Myrtle is compact and low-fuss, rewarding simple care with months of vivid color. Light: Full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, for the best flowering and densest growth. Water: Water regularly during the first growing season to help your tree establish. Once rooted, it's drought-tolerant and needs only occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells. Space: Plan for a mature size of about 6 to 10 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide. In a large container, choose a sturdy pot at least 18 to 24 inches wide with excellent drainage. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch, kept a few inches from the trunk, helps conserve moisture and keep roots cool. Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to support strong blooming. Optional: Plant with Cremation Ashes - The Treebute® Difference For those wishing to incorporate cremation ashes, your kit includes the option to add our Treebute® organic soil blend. This specially formulated mixture creates a safe, nurturing foundation for your tree - transforming ashes into living growth. Your tree is meaningful with or without ashes - this is simply another way to honor someone you love.