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    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.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Lagerstroemia 'Tuskegee' plant

    How to Grow Lagerstroemia 'Tuskegee'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite® PP10296

    Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II'

    aka Lagerstroemia Dynamite®, Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite'®, Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II' Cultivar, Dynamite Crape Myrtle, Dynamite Crepe Myrtle, Dynamite® Crapemyrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-20'

    Width: 5'-18'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite® PP10296 flower by littlegemtrees
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    Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho'

    aka Lagerstroemia 'Arapahoe', Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Arapaho', Lagerstroemia x 'Arapaho', Arapaho Crape Myrtle, Arapaho Crepe Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-10'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho' foliage by plant lust
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    Lagerstroemia speciosa

    aka Lagerstroemia flos-reginae, Giant Crape Myrtle, Pride of India, Queen's Crape Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 25'-50'

    Width: 20'-40'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia speciosa flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Lagerstroemia indica Pink Velour® PP10319

    Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III'

    aka Lagerstroemia 'Pink Velour', Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink Velour', Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III' Cultivar, Lagerstroemia x 'Whit III' PP 10319, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle, Pink Velour Myrtle, Pink Velour® Crapemyrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia indica Pink Velour® PP10319 flower, foliage by Almost Eden
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    Lagerstroemia 'Sioux'

    aka Lagerstroemia indica 'Sioux', Crape Myrtle, Japanese Crepe Myrtle, Sioux Crape Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia 'Sioux' flower, foliage by Fantastic Plants
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