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Lagerstroemia 'Tuscarora'

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

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'

Width 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:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.