Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora' ~ Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

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 IMAGES: Michael Rivera, Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Hybrid Crapemyrtle lagerstroemia 'Tuscarora', CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x fauriei Tuscarora 6zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstr