Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia fauriei Tuscarora, or Crape Myrtle, gets its name from the famous Swedish botanist Magnus Von Lagerstroem, who lived among us in the early 1700s. This upright, multi-stemmed tree grows to about 20 feet tall at maturity and is the pink flowerer within our range.

Like all Lagerstroemia in the UK, the flower depends on a hot and sustained summer, but this genus offers so much more in terms of stem texture, architectural habit, and great autumn colour. It is best on free-draining but moisture-retentive soils with a pH under 7.5.

Like many trees, early growth can get burnt off by a late frost. This genus is best planted from the Midlands of England southwards in the UK to secure the climate for optimal growing.

Mature height: 5-7m

Common names

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

Height of tree

3-7m

Soil type

Well drained

Shape

Multi-stemmed

Blossom Colour

Pink

Foliage Colour

Green

Information Flags

Good for bees

Looks good in

Autumn