Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuskegee' ~ Tuskegee Crape Myrtle

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15 GALLON MULTI STEM
15 GALLON TREE FORM
15 GALLON

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Tuskegee Crape Myrtle! It's a beautiful variety of Crape Myrtle that is known for its stunning deep red flowers and attractive bark. This particular cultivar was developed by the United States National Arboretum and is named after Tuskegee University in Alabama. It's a medium-sized tree that can reach a height of around 15-20 feet and is loved for its long-lasting blooms during the summer months.

Type:	Shrub
Height:	15' - 20'
Spread:	15’ - 20'
Spacing:	18'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	6 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Pink
Season of Interest:	Summer, Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Prune back in spring before bloom to promote flowers. It can be susceptible to leaf spot. Watch for aphids and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS: Indian Hawthorn, Catmint, Hydrangea

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia Tuskegee 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia Tuskegee 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x fauriei Tuskegee 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x fauriei Tuskegee 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0