Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora' ~ Monrovia® Tuscarora Crape Myrtle size-16-ft broken stems have a milky

broken stems have a milky white sap that can cause significant skin irritation if allergic to latex

The texture is crisp and firm

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Vale Grove

Small bell-like pale-lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the green rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora' ~ Monrovia® Tuscarora Crape Myrtle size-16-ft broken stems have a milkyMonrovia Tuscarora Crape Myrtle is a rounded deciduous shrub with cinnamon exfoliating bark. The foliage is a bright green before turning red orange in fall while the large deep coral pink panicles bloom in summer. Best color in full sun and rich well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 10' 15' Spread: 10 15' Spacing: 12' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low