Shrubs Flowering


Daphne x transatlantica 'Summer Ice'

The 'Summer Ice' has a dense, compact growth habit and will reach 3-4' tall and 4-6' wide. It produces clusters of pinkish-white flowers that appear in spring and persist into fall.

Forsythia x 'intermedia'

Border forsythia is a vigorous grower with an upright, rounded habit that will quickly reach 8-10' tall and 10-12' wide. Its vibrant yellow blooms will appear in mid-spring, before the foliage appears, and will last for a couple of weeks. This variety can handle partial shade, but will bloom better in a full sun environment. Can be pruned back in late spring or early summer after blooms have been spent.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'

Nikko Blue' has rich, blue or pink flower clusters that bloom against deep-green foliage. Keeps a bushy habit, reaching 4-6' tall and wide.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pistachio'

Pistachio' produces mopheaded blooms with scarlet, blue and green hues. Grows wider than it does tall, reaching 2-3' tall and 4-5' wide.

Hypericum x inodorum 'Red Fame'

The 'Red Fame' is a low-growing, upright variety that will get 2-3' tall and wide. It will produce large clusters of star-shaped, yellow flowers in mid-summer that will persist into early fall. Bright red berries appear in fall after blooms are spent, and the dark green leaves can persist into winter.

Hypericum 'Kolmiglow' PP26,242

The 'Midnight Glow' is a compact variety that reaches 2-3' tall and wide and is great for small garden spaces. Large clusters of small, yellow flowers appear in late June and persist through summer. Bright red fruit appears in the fall, adding a striking contrast against the dark green foliage. Leaves will age from green to a purplish-red color in late fall and may persist through winter in more southern climates.

Lagerstroemia indica 'America'

The 'America' is a semi-dwarf variety that will reach 4-6' tall and wide at maturity. It produces reddish-pink blooms that persist through the summer. Shrub-like appearance and growth habit.

Lagerstoemia indica 'Biloxi'

The 'Biloxi' produces large, lavender-pink blooms that persist through the summer. It will reach 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity. Fall foliage turns orange-red, adding seasonal interest.

Lagerstoemia indica 'Biloxi'

The 'Biloxi' produces large, lavender-pink blooms that persist through the summer. It will reach 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity. Fall foliage turns orange-red, adding seasonal interest.

Lagerstroemia 'Choctaw'

The 'Choctaw' is a large variety with a broad growth habit, reaching 15-20' tall and wide at maturity. It produces large, pink blooms that will persist through the summer. Burgundy fall foliage and rich, cinnamon colored bark add interest all year round.

Lagerstroemia 'Choctaw'

The 'Choctaw' is a large variety with a broad growth habit, reaching 15-20' tall and wide at maturity. It produces large, pink blooms that will persist through the summer. Burgundy fall foliage and rich, cinnamon colored bark add interest all year round.

Lagerstroemia x 'JM1'

The 'Colorama Scarlet' is a stunning variety with large clusters of vibrant red flowers that emerge and summer and persist into fall. Exfoliating bark in the late fall and winter adds seasonal interest. This variety will get 15-20' tall and 10-12' wide.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Hopi'

The 'Hopi' is a desirable specimen tree due to its year-round interest. It produces massive clusters of pink blooms in the summertime that are followed by orange, yellow and red fall foliage. Creamy, exfoliating bark adds winter interest. This compact variety will reach 8-10' tall and wide and is great for smaller garden spaces.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Hopi'

Height: 15 feet

Spread: 15 feet

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 6a

Other Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle

Description:
This exceptionally cold hardy, semi-dwarf variety is covered in frilly pink blooms in summer, followed by deep red fall foliage; a captivating focal point for the garden or border

Ornamental Features:

Hopi Crapemyrtle is clothed in stunning panicles of pink frilly flowers at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn dark red in fall.

Landscape Attributes:

Hopi Crapemyrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Hopi Crapemyrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting

Planting & Growing:

Hopi Crapemyrtle will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific
hybrid.

Hopi Crapemyrtle makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

Lagerstroemia 'Lipan'

The 'Lipan' is mid-sized, upright variety with a striking bloom color. Light, lavender-pink blooms cover the tree in early summer and persist until fall. Dark green foliage turns orange-red before dropping in late fall. This variety will grow 12-15' tall and 8-10' wide.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee'

Glossy, dark green foliage creates the perfect canvas for the 'Muskogee's' lavender-pink flowers in the summer. Red-orange fall color in the fall is followed by outstanding, brownish-gray exfoliating bark in the winter. Grows 10-15' tall and 8-12' wide.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee'

Height: 20 feet

Spread: 15 feet

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 6b

Other Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle

Description:
This attractive ornamental shrub or small tree produces volumes of light lavender-pink frilly blooms in summer, followed by vibrant red fall foliage; captivating focal point for the garden or border

Ornamental Features:

Muskogee Crape Myrtle is covered in stunning panicles of lavender frilly flowers with pink overtones at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn red in fall.
Landscape Attributes:

Muskogee Crape Myrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Muskogee Crape Myrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications:

- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use

Planting & Growing:

Muskogee Crape Myrtle will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee'

Glossy, dark green foliage creates the perfect canvas for the 'Muskogee's' lavender-pink flowers in the summer. Red-orange fall color in the fall is followed by outstanding, brownish-gray exfoliating bark in the winter. Grows 10-15' tall and 8-12' wide.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee'

Glossy, dark green foliage creates the perfect canvas for the 'Muskogee's' lavender-pink flowers in the summer. Red-orange fall color in the fall is followed by outstanding, brownish-gray exfoliating bark in the winter. Grows 10-15' tall and 8-12' wide.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee'

Glossy, dark green foliage creates the perfect canvas for the 'Muskogee's' lavender-pink flowers in the summer. Red-orange fall color in the fall is followed by outstanding, brownish-gray exfoliating bark in the winter. Grows 10-15' tall and 8-12' wide.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee'

Height: 20 feet

Spread: 15 feet

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 6b

Other Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle

Description:
This attractive ornamental shrub or small tree produces volumes of light lavender-pink frilly blooms in summer, followed by vibrant red fall foliage; captivating focal point for the garden or border

Ornamental Features:

Muskogee Crape Myrtle is covered in stunning panicles of lavender frilly flowers with pink overtones at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn red in fall.
Landscape Attributes:

Muskogee Crape Myrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Muskogee Crape Myrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications:

- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use

Planting & Growing:

Muskogee Crape Myrtle will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee'

Glossy, dark green foliage creates the perfect canvas for the 'Muskogee's' lavender-pink flowers in the summer. Red-orange fall color in the fall is followed by outstanding, brownish-gray exfoliating bark in the winter. Grows 10-15' tall and 8-12' wide.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee'

Glossy, dark green foliage creates the perfect canvas for the 'Muskogee's' lavender-pink flowers in the summer. Red-orange fall color in the fall is followed by outstanding, brownish-gray exfoliating bark in the winter. Grows 10-15' tall and 8-12' wide.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Muskogee'

Glossy, dark green foliage creates the perfect canvas for the 'Muskogee's' lavender-pink flowers in the summer. Red-orange fall color in the fall is followed by outstanding, brownish-gray exfoliating bark in the winter. Grows 10-15' tall and 8-12' wide.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'

The 'Natchez' is an extremely popular variety due to its size and its true-white white, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 20-30' tall and 15-20' wide. Its foliage turns vibrant, orange-red in the fall.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'

The 'Natchez' is an extremely popular variety due to its size and its true-white white, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 20-30' tall and 15-20' wide. Its foliage turns vibrant, orange-red in the fall.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'

Height: 25 feet

Spread: 20 feet

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 5b

Other Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle

Description:
An ornamental tree that is covered with papery panicles of white flowers on weeping branch tips; decorative bark exfoliates to expose layers of color; shows good resistance to powdery mildew; heat and drought tolerance; does not like to be over-fertilized

Ornamental Features:

Natchez Crape Myrtle is bathed in stunning panicles of white frilly flowers at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn orange in fall. The peeling brown bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest.

Landscape Attributes:

Natchez Crape Myrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a shapely form and gracefully arching branches. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Natchez Crape Myrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications:

- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use

Planting & Growing:

Natchez Crape Myrtle will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'

The 'Natchez' is an extremely popular variety due to its size and its true-white white, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 20-30' tall and 15-20' wide. Its foliage turns vibrant, orange-red in the fall.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'

The 'Natchez' is an extremely popular variety due to its size and its true-white white, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 20-30' tall and 15-20' wide. Its foliage turns vibrant, orange-red in the fall.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'

The 'Natchez' is an extremely popular variety due to its size and its true-white white, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 20-30' tall and 15-20' wide. Its foliage turns vibrant, orange-red in the fall.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'

The 'Natchez' is an extremely popular variety due to its size and its true-white white, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 20-30' tall and 15-20' wide. Its foliage turns vibrant, orange-red in the fall.

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III'

The 'Pink Velour' has an upright, rounded growth habit and will reach 10-12' tall and wide at maturity. It produces large plumes of vibrant, pink blooms that persist through summer. New foliage emerges burgundy red and ages to dark green.

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III'

The 'Pink Velour' has an upright, rounded growth habit and will reach 10-12' tall and wide at maturity. It produces large plumes of vibrant, pink blooms that persist through summer. New foliage emerges burgundy red and ages to dark green.

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III'

The 'Pink Velour' has an upright, rounded growth habit and will reach 10-12' tall and wide at maturity. It produces large plumes of vibrant, pink blooms that persist through summer. New foliage emerges burgundy red and ages to dark green.

Lagerstroemia indica 'Pocomoke'

Height: 3 feet

Spread: 3 feet

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 6b

Other Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle

Description:
Pretty papery panicles of pink flowers cover this miniature crapemyrtle; shows good resistance to powdery mildew; heat and drought tolerance; does not like to be over-fertilized

Ornamental Features:

Pocomoke Crapemyrtle is draped in stunning panicles of pink frilly flowers at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn orange in fall.

Landscape Attributes:

Pocomoke Crapemyrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Pocomoke Crapemyrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications:

- Mass Planting
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Container Planting

Planting & Growing:

Pocomoke Crapemyrtle will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific
hybrid.

Pocomoke Crapemyrtle makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

Lagerstroemia indica 'Pocomoke'

The 'Pocomoke' is a dwarf variety with a dense growth habit that will reach 3-5' tall and wide. Its dark green foliage ages to rich, burgundy-red in the fall. Blooms are rose-pink and will persist through the summer.

Lagerstroemia x 'GA 010'

Princess Jaden' is a dwarf variety that will quickly reach 1-2' tall and wide and is perfect for small garden spaces. It produces lavender blooms that persist through the summer.

Lagerstroemia hybrid 'GAMAD IX' PP23,560

The 'Purple Cow' is a mid-sized variety that produces large clusters of purple blooms that will persist through the summer. It will reach 6-10' tall and 4-5' wide at maturity.

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV'

The 'Red Rocket' is prized for its vivid, red blooms that contrast against its dark, green foliage. This variety will quickly reach 15-25' tall and 15-20' wide. Foliage ages to bronze-red in the fall.

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV'

The 'Red Rocket' is prized for its vivid, red blooms that contrast against its dark, green foliage. This variety will quickly reach 15-25' tall and 15-20' wide. Foliage ages to bronze-red in the fall.

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV'

The 'Red Rocket' is prized for its vivid, red blooms that contrast against its dark, green foliage. This variety will quickly reach 15-25' tall and 15-20' wide. Foliage ages to bronze-red in the fall.

Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Sioux'

The 'Sioux' is a popular variety known for its large, vibrant-pink, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide. Multi-trunked with a dense, upright growth habit.

Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Sioux'

The 'Sioux' is a popular variety known for its large, vibrant-pink, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide. Multi-trunked with a dense, upright growth habit.

Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Sioux'

Height: 12 feet

Spread: 10 feet

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 6b

Other Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle

Description:
Covered with pretty papery panicles of pink flowers; attractive exfoliating bark; heat and drought tolerance; does not like to be over-fertilized

Ornamental Features:

Sioux Crapemyrtle is smothered in stunning panicles of pink frilly flowers at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn orange in fall.

Landscape Attributes:
Sioux Crapemyrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Sioux Crapemyrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting

Planting & Growing:

Sioux Crapemyrtle will grow to be about 12 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific
hybrid.

Sioux Crapemyrtle makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Its large size and upright habit of growth lend it for use as a solitary accent, or in a composition surrounded by smaller plants around the base and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Sioux'

The 'Sioux' is a popular variety known for its large, vibrant-pink, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide. Multi-trunked with a dense, upright growth habit.

Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Sioux'

The 'Sioux' is a popular variety known for its large, vibrant-pink, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide. Multi-trunked with a dense, upright growth habit.

Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Sioux'

The 'Sioux' is a popular variety known for its large, vibrant-pink, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide. Multi-trunked with a dense, upright growth habit.

Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Sioux'

The 'Sioux' is a popular variety known for its large, vibrant-pink, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide. Multi-trunked with a dense, upright growth habit.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tonto'

The 'Tonto' has a rounded, upright growth habit, reaching 8-10' tall and wide. It provides interest all year long with vibrant, orange fall foliage and colorful, exfoliating bark in the winter. Vivid fuschia blooms will persist through the summer.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tonto'

The 'Tonto' has a rounded, upright growth habit, reaching 8-10' tall and wide. It provides interest all year long with vibrant, orange fall foliage and colorful, exfoliating bark in the winter. Vivid fuschia blooms will persist through the summer.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora'

Height: 25 feet

Spread: 20 feet

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 6b

Other Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle

Description:
This attractive ornamental shrub or small tree is covered in striking coral-pink blooms in summer, followed by red-orange fall foliage; a captivating focal point for the garden or border

Ornamental Features:

Tuscarora Crapemyrtle is blanketed in stunning panicles of coral-pink frilly flowers with hot pink overtones at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn orange in fall. The mottled khaki (brownish-green) bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest.

Landscape Attributes:

Tuscarora Crapemyrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Tuscarora Crapemyrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications:

- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use

Planting & Growing:

Tuscarora Crapemyrtle will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora'

The 'Tuscarora' has year-round interest with deep, orange-red fall foliage and cinnamon, peeling bark that is exposed in the winter. Its vibrant, pink flowers bloom throughout the summer and contrast against rich, green foliage. It has an upright growth habit and will reach 15-20' tall and wide at maturity.