'Tuscarora' Crapemyrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora'
Flower Color:
Large clusters of watermelon red flowers from mid-summer until fall.
Size: 15-20' in height and 12-15' in width. Upright vase shaped.
Fall Color: Orange and Red
Hardiness Zones: 7-9
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Drought Tolerance: High
Notes: 'Tuscarora' is a US National Arboretum introduction. Very good exfoliating bark. Very resistant to powdery mildew. Typically grown as a multi-trunked specimen. Very widely available.