Crepe Myrtle - Tuscarora 300mm pot

🌿✨ Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei ‘Tuscarora’ – Crepe Myrtle ✨🌿
 
The Crepe Myrtle ‘Tuscarora’ (Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei ‘Tuscarora’) is a spectacular small tree, loved for its masses of vibrant coral-pink flowers, colourful autumn foliage, and striking mottled bark. 🌸🍂 A reliable performer in cool climates, it’s perfect for adding colour and seasonal beauty to gardens and landscapes.
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 300mm pot – advanced young tree 🌳
✔️ Strong starter size, quick to establish.
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun position ☀️
✔️ Best in fertile, well-drained soil – drought tolerant once established.
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Fresh green foliage in spring and summer 🌿
✔️ Covered in coral-pink flowers during summer 🌸🌺
✔️ Fiery orange-red autumn foliage 🍂
✔️ Attractive mottled bark adds winter interest.
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, spreading small tree
✔️ Grows approx. 6–8m tall × 5–6m wide
✔️ Can be pruned in winter to maintain shape and maximise blooms.
 
💡 Special Characteristics
🌿 Long flowering season with brilliant pink blooms
🌿 Multi-season interest – flowers, autumn colour, bark
🌿 Hardy, low-maintenance, drought and frost tolerant
🌿 Excellent for both home gardens and streetscapes
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Plant as a feature tree in lawns, garden beds, or courtyards
✔️ Line driveways or paths with a colourful summer display
✔️ Combine with white (Natchez) or purple (Zuni) Crepe Myrtles for mixed colour plantings
✔️ Ideal for cool-climate gardens seeking reliable summer colour