Lagerstroemia ‘Tuscarora’

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Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Tuscarora’
(DR Egolf and AO Andrick, The Lagerstroemia Handbook/Checklist, AABGA, p. 64. 1978): Large shrub or small tree with several stems; stem light brown; leaves heavy, glossy on top, dark green and red-tinged when young, 3-8 cm long, 2.5-3.5 cm wide; inflorescences 12-30 cm long and 10-20 cm wide, with dark coral pink (Red 54A ² ) flowers; plant under field conditions very tolerant of powdery mildew. Originated in 1967 from the cross Lagerstroemia ( L. indica × L. fauriei ) ‘Basham's Party Pink’ × L. indica ‘Cherokee’ ; selected in 1971; introduced in 1978 by the US National Arboretum. NA 41787; PI 427116. Name registered on 15 May 1978. Released on 24 July 1978. Selection from Lagerstroemia × egolfii . (Source : Checklist Lagerstroemia USDA/ARS National Arboretum )

	Flower colour	Dark Coral Pink
	Flowering period	Average (from August)
	Height	400-500 cm
	Form	Vase upright
	Hardy	-15 °C
	Additional info	Dark coral pink, crepe-like summer flowers, exceptional mildew resistance and vigorous growth.