Tuscarora Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora'
SKU
00903
A small deciduous tree that produces a profusion of crepe-like coral-pink flower clusters. The bright green summer foliage develops exquisite orange-red coloring in the fall. Smooth, mottled, light cinnamon brown bark adds year-round interest. Wonderful for use as a large shrub to accent the landscape or as a specimen or street tree.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh fa-ru-EE-i |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 15 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Vibrant Summer Flowers |
Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed in early spring. Thin young trees late winter to early spring; leave 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove suckers from the base of older trees.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6 - 9
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