Common Name: Tuskegee (pink) Crape Myrtle
Tuskegee was introduced in U. S. National Arboretum 1986. Flowers are dark pink. Typical average height is 15-20 feet. An outstanding multi-stemmed small tree in the landscape. Excellent resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.
Plant Type: | |
Width: | 20-25' |
Height: | 15-20' |
Fragrant: | Yes |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Zone: | 6 - 9 |
Deer Resistant: | Yes |
Salt Tolerant: | No |
Drought Tolerant: | No |
Exposure: | Full Sun |
Bloom Time: | Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
Flower Color: | Dark Pink |
Leaf Color: | Green |
Fall Color: | Red Orange |