Lagerstroemia indica fauriei 'Tuscarora'

Lagerstroemia indica fauriei 'Tuscarora'

Lagerstroemia indica fauriei 'Tuscarora'

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Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei 'Tuscarora', commonly known as Crepe Myrtle ‘Tuscarora’, is a deciduous flowering tree celebrated for its stunning hot pink blooms, smooth peeling bark, and attractive autumn foliage. This fast-growing, small to medium-sized tree provides year-round interest with its long-lasting summer flowers, striking mottled bark, and vibrant fall color.

Highly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this variety is perfect for feature planting, avenue planting, or small gardens. The tree’s resistance to powdery mildew makes it an excellent choice for warm, humid climates.

Growing Requirements

Grows best in full sun with well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, requiring only occasional watering.

Unique Features

  • Hot pink, crinkled flowers in summer
  • Smooth, peeling bark in shades of tan, grey, and brown
  • Fiery red-orange autumn foliage
  • Highly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
  • Resistant to powdery mildew

Uses & Display Suggestions

Perfect as a feature tree, street tree, or in mixed garden plantings. Ideal for small gardens, courtyards, and urban landscapes.

Light requirement: Full Sun

Water requirement: Low

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-Drained, Loamy, Sandy

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Fast

Suitable for containers: No

More info: Prefers well-drained soil and occasional deep watering in dry periods. Prune in late winter to maintain shape.

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Resistant to powdery mildew, but may attract aphids in warm months.

Mature height: 5.5 m

Mature width: 4.5 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Green (Spring/Summer), Red-Orange (Autumn)

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Deciduous

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Hot Pink

Flower fragrant: Yes

Flowering season: Summer

Fruit: Yes

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