Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora'
Another good Japanese hybrid, Tuscarora has dark coral-pink flowers and mottled light-brown bark. It is most often used as a specimen tree.
The first blooms appear in early July and continue for about 70 days. Fall foliage is red-orange.
Note: Regardless of hardiness zone, all crape myrtles are subject to die-back at temps below 15 degrees. Probability of this happening is increased by pruning in fall or winter. Prune only in earliest spring. Bloom will be on new wood.
*Seldom Damaged by Deer* Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds & Birds
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Tree |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
10' - 20' + |
| Spread |
10' - 15' |
| Shape |
Vase |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Medium Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Orange-Reddish |
| Flowering Season |
Summer through Autumn |
| Flower Color |
Dark Coral Pink |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure Planting Area Provides Adequate Drainage
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