Crape Myrtle 'Tuscarora'

About this plant

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora' boasts an extended bloom season, showcasing striking coral-pink flowers that emerge in summer and persist into early fall. Beyond its floral display, this Crape Myrtle offers year-round interest with its smooth, cinnamon-colored bark that exfoliates to reveal a patchwork of lighter shades, providing a beautiful textural element in the landscape, particularly in winter. This vigorous cultivar forms an upright, multi-stemmed tree with an elegant vase-shaped habit, making it an excellent choice as a specimen tree, for street plantings, or as a vibrant addition to mixed borders. Its resistance to powdery mildew, a common issue with many Crape Myrtles, further enhances its appeal and ease of care.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning to maintain shape and encourage new blooms. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Remove spent flowers for a tidier appearance, though this is not strictly necessary for continued blooming. Fertilize annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.