The Tuscarora Crape Myrtle has over the last twenty-five years become the most common crepe myrtle in Texas. It reaches heights of twenty-five feet, is heat hardy and drought tolerant. It has a fine gray bark, that is the least exfoliant of the crepe myrtle barks. This crape myrtle is spectacular in groves and alleys.  You can see the upward growth of the branches, the dark green leafs, and the abundance of blooms.  This is a heavy bloomer.

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

The Tuscarora Crape Myrtle is one of the top three “large” crape myrtles in Texas reaching over 25 feet in height.  It has a slight coral cast – so if you are planting it with the most popular shrub roses, Knockout or Homerun, this is NOT the crape you want.  If you are planting it with annuals and coral colored roses, this IS the crape you want!

See Crape Myrtle Overview and compare the multiple colors and sizes.

It is easy to recognize the Tuscarora with its upright branching, non-arching growth and slight coral color to the red.

The Tuscarora was meant to be planted in groups in my opinion –  it is care free and never requires pruning unless you have a weak inner limb.

The Tuscarora Crape Myrtle is perfect for grove plantings or for creating a crape myrtle alley.

It is not always easy to get the color exactly right.  The image above comes closest to capturing the color of the Tuscarora Crape Myrtle.