Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora'

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

Size

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle is a rounded deciduous shrub with cinnamon exfoliating bark.  The foliage is a bright green before turning red-orange in fall while the large deep coral pink panicles bloom in summer.  Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil. 

Type: 

Shrub

Height: 

10' - 15'

Spread: 

10’ - 15'

Spacing: 

12'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

6 - 9

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

Pink

Season of Interest: 

SummerFall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.  
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersWildlife GardensUrban GardensFoundational Planting, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS: Indian HawthornCatnipButterfly Bush

IMAGES: Michael RiveraCoastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Hybrid Crapemyrtle lagerstroemia 'Tuscarora'CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x fauriei Tuscarora 6zzCC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x fauriei Tuscarora 2zzCC BY-SA 4.0 

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.