Lagerstroemia 'Tuskegee'

Also Known As

Lagerstroemia indica 'Tuskegee'
Lagerstroemia x 'Tuskegee'
Pink Crape Myrtle
Tuskegee Crape Myrtle

Plant type

tree

size

H: 16'
W: 12'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Lagerstroemia 'Tuskegee' plant details

Lagerstroemia 'Tuskegee' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagerstroemia 'Tuskegee'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT wide, 16 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: distinctive bark, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagerstroemia 'Tuskegee'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Coral to dark-pink flowers and leathery, disease-resistant leaves on horizontal branches make this a fine selection; spreading, multi-stemmed form. S/M

By: Forestfarm

The flowers of Tuskegee are very similar to Tuscarora, but the tree is wider growing.

By: Whitman Farms

A multistemmed small tree that is at least as wide as high at maturity, reaching 14'. It has lovely horizontal branching and full red-orange blossom heads. The foliage when young is tinged with red and then turns glossy dark green and bright orange-red in autumn.