Name: Lagerstroemia ‘Tuscarora’ (Coral-Pink Crepe Myrtle Tree)
Brand: The Australian Plant Shop
SKU: Lagerstroemia-Tuscarora-Crepe-Myrtle-400-mm
Price: 140.0 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

Lagerstroemia ‘Tuscarora’ (Coral-Pink Crepe Myrtle Tree)

Price Save $18.80

Pot Size

Large (~1.2m above pot)

X-Large (~1.5m above pot)

2X-Large (~2m above pot)

3X-Large (~2.2m above pot)

Quantity

Sydney wide delivery in 5-10 business days.

All plants carefully hand delivered to your door in nursery pots.

Only best quality plants handpicked from the best Aussie growers.

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Flower colour: Coral pink to watermelon pink (summer)
Form: Upright, vase-shaped canopy
Best for: Home gardens, feature landscapes, and streetscapes
Personality: More colour impact than white varieties

Why choose ‘Tuscarora’

‘Tuscarora’ is loved for its rich pink summer flowers and strong, confident growth habit. It offers more colour punch than white Crepe Myrtles, while still maintaining a clean, architectural shape. This balance makes it a favourite for gardeners and designers who want warmth, colour, and reliability in one tree.

For home gardeners

A rewarding feature tree that flowers generously and responds well to pruning. Ideal if you want seasonal colour without planting something overly delicate or high-maintenance.

For landscapers & designers

‘Tuscarora’ brings warmth and contrast to modern designs. Its pink flowers soften hard materials like concrete and stone, while the upright form keeps plantings tidy and intentional.

For councils & projects

A proven large-growing Crepe Myrtle with consistent flowering and a strong canopy, suitable for avenues and open spaces.

Size & pruning flexibility

Like all Crepe Myrtles, ‘Tuscarora’ flowers on new season’s growth and tolerates pruning well. While it can be hard pruned if required, best long-term results come from selective shaping and canopy lifting.

Mature height (unpruned): approx. 7–9 m
Mature width (unpruned): approx. 5–7 m
Common pruned height: approx. 3–5 m
Pruning window: late winter to early spring

Crepe Myrtles are often heavily pruned (“crepe murder”) and still flower, but lighter, selective pruning produces better structure, airflow, and a more natural canopy over time.

Planting & care

Sun: Full sun for best flowering and colour intensity
Water: Regular watering during establishment; drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained soil preferred, adaptable once settled
Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning and seasonal feeding

Is ‘Tuscarora’ right for you?

If you’re after a pink-flowering tree that delivers colour, structure, and long-term reliability, ‘Tuscarora’ is one of the strongest Crepe Myrtle choices available.

✔ Vibrant pink summer flowers
✔ Responds well to pruning
✔ Excellent feature or avenue tree

Light requirement: Full Sun

Water requirement: Low

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-Drained, Loamy, Sandy

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Fast

Suitable for containers: No

More info: Prefers well-drained soil and occasional deep watering in dry periods. Prune in late winter to maintain shape.

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Resistant to powdery mildew, but may attract aphids in warm months.

Mature height: 8 m

Mature width: 6 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Dark green (spring/summer), red-orange (autumn)

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Deciduous

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Hot Pink

Flower fragrant: Yes

Flowering season: Mid–late summer (Dec–Feb)

Fruit: Yes

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