Lagerstroemia Tuscarora Crepe Myrtle

FEATURES
This hardy Crepe myrtle has an abundance of frilly red flowers during Summer and Autumn. Foliage is bronze-green changing to reds and oranges in Autumn. Also has an attractive mottled bark on trunk.

HEIGHT X WIDTH
5 metres x 5 metres.

SHAPE
Spreading.

FOLIAGE
Foliage is bronze-green changing to reds and oranges in Autumn.

FLOWERS
An abundance of frilly red flowers during Summer and Autumn.

COMMENTS
This variety is mildew resistant. Prefers well drained rich soil in a sunny position. Pruning is recommended to develop strong growth.

TREE CARE
Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.