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Crape Myrtle Tuskegee Red

$299.99 / 6-8'


Item # 00281

An image of Crape Myrtle Tuskegee Red 6-8'
An image of Crape Myrtle Tuskegee Red 6-8'
6-8'

Botanical: Lagerstroemia x 'Tuskegee'
Common: Tuskegee Crape Myrtle
Extended Features: • Height 20’ x 15’ Spread • Dark pinkish-red flowers. Multi-trunk, cinnamon brown bark. Orange to red fall foliage color.
How To Maintain: Feed March and November with Treetone. Mulch November and June. Deep soak every 2 weeks with MiracleGro the first two summers after planting. Remove suckers at base and keep limbed-up to 3-4'. Spray in March with Horticultural Oil insecticide.The last plant to leaf out in the spring - be patient - til June 1.
Usage: Attractive accent, mass planting or border
Plant In: Full sun, well drained soil
Bloom In: Late June
Flower: Crinkled reddish flower trusses
Full Size: 20'x25'
Spacing: 35'
Habit: Broad spreading, vase shaped deciduous t
Growth: Fast
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: 0 to 10 deg. F
Water Use: Drought, tolerant
Leaf: Glossy dark green leaves
Seasonal: Fall foliage is red-orange