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Japanese Crepe Myrtle 'Tuscarora' (Lagerstroemia × fauriei 'Tuscarora'): Coral-Pink Flowers

Japanese crepe myrtle 'Tuscarora' is a hybrid cultivar with coral-pink flowers, exfoliating cinnamon bark, and excellent mildew resistance, a standout in the National Arboretum introductions.

Botanical Profile

Family:	Lythraceae
Genus:	Lagerstroemia
Species:	× fauriei
Cultivar:	Tuscarora

Description and Features

This small tree grows 20–25 feet tall with a vase-shaped habit. Bark exfoliates to reveal rich cinnamon-brown. Flowers are coral-pink, in large panicles, blooming mid-summer to fall. Fall foliage is orange-red.

Cultivation and Uses

'Tuscarora' prefers full sun, well-drained soil. It has superior powdery mildew resistance. Ideal as a specimen, street tree, or in groups. One of the "Indian tribe" series from the US National Arboretum.

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