Lagerstroemia

fauriei x indica Tuscarora

Crepe Myrtle

FEATURES:

This hardy Crepe myrtle has an abundance of frilly red flowers during Summer and Autumn. Foliage is bronze-green changing to reds and oranges in Autumn. Also has an attractive mottled bark on trunk.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

5 metres x 5 metres

SHAPE:

Spreading.

FOLIAGE:

Foliage is bronze-green changing to reds and oranges in Autumn.

FLOWERS:

An abundance of frilly red flowers during Summer and Autumn.

COMMENTS:

This variety is mildew resistant. Prefers well drained rich soil in a sunny position. Pruning is recommended to develop strong growth.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.