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Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora'

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Overview

The Tuscarora Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Tuscarora') is a deciduous tree famed for its vibrant coral-pink blooms. Reaching up to 15-25 feet in height with a 10-15 feet spread, it offers a rounded canopy and boasts attractive, exfoliating bark. This drought-tolerant specimen prefers full sun and exhibits brilliant orange-red fall foliage. Ideal as a specimen or group planting, it adds striking color and texture to landscapes.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–10Climate Mediterranean, Temperate
Tuscarora Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora') — Reaching up to 15-25 feet in height with a 10-15 feet spread

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Lythraceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Photos (29)

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora') — The Tuscarora's multi-stemmed form and smooth; it offers a rounded canopy and boasts attractive
Tuscarora Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora') — which exfoliates to reveal shades of gray, image 26
Tuscarora Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora') — showing a hardiness within USDA zones 7 to 9; tree with red blooms
Tuscarora Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora') — it is relatively disease-resistant; well-suited for adding a vibrant splash of color to any
Tuscarora Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora') — though it remains susceptible to mildew in exceptionally humid conditions.<br><br>For, image 29

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