Lagerstroemia 'Tuscarora'
Tuscarora Crape Myrtle
Description
This tree will grow 18'-25' high and 15'-18' wide; it has deciduous green leaves that turn to orange, red, and yellow in the fall. It produces showy red flowers and has brownish green, droopy branches.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Lavender, Red
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Street Tree
Special Uses
Container, Shade Tree, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.