Zone Compatibility
| Height | 12' - 15' |
| Spread | 6' - 10' |
| Tree Form | Upright, vase-shaped |
| USDA Zone | 7 - 10 |
| Blooms | Mid-summer through fall |
| Drops Nuts | Fall (dry seed capsules following blooms) |
| Soil | Prefers well-drained loam or sandy soil |
| Soil pH | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Attracts bees and butterflies; no cross-pollination needed |
Crape Myrtle Tuscarora
$32.95
20 in stock
Zone Compatibility
| Height | 12' - 15' |
| Spread | 6' - 10' |
| Tree Form | Upright, vase-shaped |
| USDA Zone | 7 - 10 |
| Blooms | Mid-summer through fall |
| Drops Nuts | Fall (dry seed capsules following blooms) |
| Soil | Prefers well-drained loam or sandy soil |
| Soil pH | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Attracts bees and butterflies; no cross-pollination needed |
We accept orders year-round.
Your order will ship within next 7-14 days or requested date.
For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.
The Tuscarora Crape Myrtle is a bold, dependable red-flowering crape myrtle variety prized for its brilliant scarlet-red blooms that ignite the landscape from mid-summer through fall. Producing large, showy flower clusters, Tuscarora brings unmistakable color to residential gardens, streetscapes, pollinator plantings, and ornamental borders. Its vibrant blooms attract bees and butterflies, adding both ecological value and stunning visual appeal.
With its upright, multi-stemmed small-tree form, smooth exfoliating bark, and clean, disease-resistant foliage, Tuscarora offers four-season landscape interest. This crape myrtle is celebrated for its strong resistance to powdery mildew and other common issues, making it a low-maintenance, high-impact choice for gardeners and designers across warm regions. Highly tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought once established, Tuscarora thrives throughout the Southeast and beyond, performing reliably in challenging growing conditions.
For land lovers seeking a heat-tough, disease-resistant, bright red crape myrtle that delivers dramatic summer color and year-round beauty, Tuscarora remains one of the most trusted and desirable varieties available.
| Height | 12' - 15' |
| Spread | 6' - 10' |
| Tree Form | Upright, vase-shaped |
| USDA Zone | 7 - 10 |
| Blooms | Mid-summer through fall |
| Drops Nuts | Fall (dry seed capsules following blooms) |
| Soil | Prefers well-drained loam or sandy soil |
| Soil pH | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Attracts bees and butterflies; no cross-pollination needed |
| Spacing | 8' - 12' |
| Pruning | Light structural pruning in late winter; avoid severe “topping” |
| Fertilization | Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts. |
| Watering | Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center. |
At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting.
For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.
