Lagerstroemia indica ‘Tuscarora’

('Tuscarora' Crape Myrtle)


Size Price
40-GALLON $349.99
45-GALLON $379.99

Hardiness Zones:

 6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

‘Tuscararo’ is a deciduous, upright, spreading, multi-stemmed shrub with arching branches. Features dark green foliage turning reddish orange in fall, mottled tan bark which exfoliates with age, and terminal, crepe-papery, 6-12″ long inflorescences (panicles) of dark coral pink flowers from mid-summer to early fall. Flowers give way to round seed capsules which often persist well into winter. In the South, this cultivar is more tree-like and can be grown as a single trunk tree or large woody shrub with a maximum size of 16-20′ tall and as wide.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)

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Description

Best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Does well in loamy, clay soils with good drainage. Benefits from a slow release fertilizer. Overly fertile soils tend to produce lush foliage growth at the expense of flowering with somewhat increased susceptibility to winter injury, however. Water roots deeply, particularly in dry spells, but avoid wetting the foliage. Plant in a protected location and apply a good winter mulch.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)

Additional information

Common Name

'Tuscarora' Crape Myrtle

Botanical Name

Lagerstroemia indica 'Tuscarora'

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Sun

Height

2 to 16'

Width

2 to 16'

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

late summer/early fall

Flower Color

dark coral

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

dark green

Deer Resistant

Yes

Size

40 gallon, 45 gallon

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