Crape Myrtle Tuscarora Size:3 Gallon open-canopy habit)

open-canopy habit)

The Split: A sudden influx of water causes the arils to swell faster than the leathery skin can stretch

Use sharp bypass hand pruners to reach inside the outer shell of the bush

The Benefit: This "opens the throat" of the tree

pale orange skin often featuring a red blush

Crape Myrtle Tuscarora Size:3 Gallon open-canopy habit)Description: The Tuscarora Crape Myrtle is a deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its profusion of large, showy pink flowers that bloom in summer. The flowers are borne in panicles at the tips of branches and are known for their intense color and long lasting display. The foliage of the Tuscarora Crape Myrtle is dark green in color and turns shades of orange, red, and yellow in the fall before dropping. In addition to its flowers, the Tuscarora