Tuscarora Crape Myrtle is a rounded deciduous shrub with cinnamon exfoliating bark. The foliage is a bright green before turning red-orange in fall while the large deep coral pink panicles bloom in summer. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil.
Type:
Shrub
Height:
10' - 15'
Spread:
10’ - 15'
Spacing:
12'
USDA Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Culture:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:
Pink
Season of Interest:
Summer, Fall
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Indian Hawthorn, Catnip, Butterfly Bush