Crape Myrtle Tuscarora Coral

$39.99 / 3G


Item # 07050


Botanical: Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora'
Common: Crape Myrtle Tuscarora
Extended Features: Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora', also known as Crape myrtle, this flowering shrub is one of the best in the crape myrtle family! Watermelon-red blooms on a nice vase-shaped tree. Drought tolerant, mildew resistant and thrives in full sun. Moderately salt tolerant in well drained soils. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora' Common Name: Crape Myrtle Tuscarora Features: Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Fall Color, Rounded Habit Bloom Time: Spring - Fall Light Requirements: Full Sun Attracts Bees Resists Deer, Resists Mildew Mature Plant Size: 15 feet Zone 6 - 9
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, street planting or border
Plant In: Full sun, well drained soil
Pruning: Limb-up side branches to 6-7' Keep off suckers
Bloom In: Late June to October
Flower: Crinkled dark pink flowers
Full Size: 25'x25'
Spacing: 35'
Habit: Upright, vase shaped deciduous tree
Growth: Fast
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: 0 to 10 deg. F
Water Use: Drought, tolerant
Leaf: Glossy dark green leaves
Seasonal: Red-orange fall foliage

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