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| Botanical Name | Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora' |
| Description | The 'Tuscarora' is a favorite in the Houston metro area for those seeking a vibrant, warm coral-pink color that stands out from traditional pinks. This 30-gallon specimen provides an instant architectural statement with its upright, vase-shaped growth habit. It produces heavy clusters of ruffled, dark coral flowers from early summer through fall. As it matures, the trunk develops highly ornamental exfoliating bark that reveals shades of light tan and deep cinnamon. Like other National Arboretum hybrids, it features exceptional resistance to powdery mildew and thrives in our humid Gulf Coast heat and local clay soils. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (6+ hours daily for maximum bloom density) |
| Height x Width | 15' - 25' Height x 15' Width |
| Water | Low to Moderate; very drought tolerant once established, but benefits from deep watering during extreme Texas droughts to maintain flower production. |
| Zones | 7 - 10 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Prune in late winter to remove seed pods or crossing branches. Avoid "topping" to preserve the natural beauty of the trunk structure and exfoliating bark. |
| Deer Resistance | Medium |
| Botanical Name | Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora' |
| Description | The 'Tuscarora' is a favorite in the Houston metro area for those seeking a vibrant, warm coral-pink color that stands out from traditional pinks. This 30-gallon specimen provides an instant architectural statement with its upright, vase-shaped growth habit. It produces heavy clusters of ruffled, dark coral flowers from early summer through fall. As it matures, the trunk develops highly ornamental exfoliating bark that reveals shades of light tan and deep cinnamon. Like other National Arboretum hybrids, it features exceptional resistance to powdery mildew and thrives in our humid Gulf Coast heat and local clay soils. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (6+ hours daily for maximum bloom density) |
| Height x Width | 15' - 25' Height x 15' Width |
| Water | Low to Moderate; very drought tolerant once established, but benefits from deep watering during extreme Texas droughts to maintain flower production. |
| Zones | 7 - 10 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Prune in late winter to remove seed pods or crossing branches. Avoid "topping" to preserve the natural beauty of the trunk structure and exfoliating bark. |
| Deer Resistance | Medium |
