Botanical Name: Common Names:
Lagerstroemia indica fauriei Tuscarora Coral Red Crepe Myrtle,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Open Canopy, Upright, V-Shaped
Description:
A ornamental feature flowering tree with long lasting dark fuchsia pink flowers that bloom throughout Summer and Autumn. Offers year round interest with autumn tones and a feature smooth mottled trunk.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Does best in a well drained slightly acidic soil. Keep the water up whilst tree establishes. If required pruning can be done during winter, although usually not required.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lythraceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Brown, Green, Orange, Red
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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