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| Botanical Name | Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora' |
| Description | The 'Tuscarora' is a standout choice for the Houston metro area, specifically loved for its rich, coral-pink flower clusters that offer a warmer hue than traditional pink varieties. This 15-gallon specimen is large enough to make an instant impact as a focal point or street tree. It features a broad, vase-shaped canopy and spectacular multi-colored bark that peels away to reveal smooth, cinnamon-toned trunks. Highly resistant to powdery mildew, it is exceptionally well-suited for our humid Gulf Coast climate. While it is quite tolerant of local clay soils, amending the planting site with organic matter will help it establish the strong root system needed for vigorous growth. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (6+ hours daily for maximum blooming) |
| Height x Width | 15' - 25' Height x 15' Width |
| Water | Low to Moderate; once established, it is very drought tolerant, but it benefits from deep watering during extreme Texas dry spells. |
| Zones | 7 - 10 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage lush growth and heavy blooming. |
| Pruning | Prune in late winter to remove seed pods or thin out crossing branches. Avoid "topping" to preserve the natural beauty of the exfoliating bark and canopy. |
| Deer Resistance | Medium |
| Botanical Name | Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora' |
| Description | The 'Tuscarora' is a standout choice for the Houston metro area, specifically loved for its rich, coral-pink flower clusters that offer a warmer hue than traditional pink varieties. This 15-gallon specimen is large enough to make an instant impact as a focal point or street tree. It features a broad, vase-shaped canopy and spectacular multi-colored bark that peels away to reveal smooth, cinnamon-toned trunks. Highly resistant to powdery mildew, it is exceptionally well-suited for our humid Gulf Coast climate. While it is quite tolerant of local clay soils, amending the planting site with organic matter will help it establish the strong root system needed for vigorous growth. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (6+ hours daily for maximum blooming) |
| Height x Width | 15' - 25' Height x 15' Width |
| Water | Low to Moderate; once established, it is very drought tolerant, but it benefits from deep watering during extreme Texas dry spells. |
| Zones | 7 - 10 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage lush growth and heavy blooming. |
| Pruning | Prune in late winter to remove seed pods or thin out crossing branches. Avoid "topping" to preserve the natural beauty of the exfoliating bark and canopy. |
| Deer Resistance | Medium |