Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei ‘Tuscarora’ – Indian Summer®

A stunning ornamental crepe myrtle, ‘Tuscarora’ is bred for resistance to powdery mildew and produces dark fuchsia-pink flowers with yellow stamens in large panicles from late summer to early autumn. Its broad-spreading, multi-stemmed habit and exfoliating bark make it an eye-catching specimen tree, perfect for screening, streetscapes, or feature plantings in the garden.

Uses in the garden:
– Perfect as a specimen tree or for screening in gardens and public spaces
– Excellent as a street tree or along avenues
– Ideal for adding vibrant color with late summer flowers
– Great for year-round interest with ornamental bark and autumn foliage

Needs:
– Prefers well-drained soil
– Thrives in full sun to partial shade
– Moderate growth rate, low-maintenance once established

Foliage and Bark:
– Lustrous dark green leaves turning reddish-orange in autumn, young leaves tinged red
– Exfoliating bark (from about three years) revealing light brown underbark

Mature Size: Approximately 6 meters high and 4 meters wide

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