One of if not the most popular Crape Myrtle trees of all time and one of our personal favorites of the taller growing cultivars, 'Tuscarora' produces abundant 6 to 7 inch long clusters of bright, watermelon-red flowers for up to 120 days during summer. Rich-green foliage throughout the season turns to vibrant shades of orange and red, extending the color show into fall. Because Tuscarora is a.
Tuscarora may be the most popular of all the larger Crape Myrtle trees. It matures 25ft tall and about 20ft wide. With eye-catching watermelon red flowers Tuscarora can be found in front yards, along highway medians, lining driveways and fence lines, and in just about every state in the U.S.
Extremely hardy and a fast grower, Tuscarora is perfect! See our Shipping Page to learn what to expect. The Tuscarora Crape Myrtle stands out with its striking dark watermelon red flowers, making it the most popular choice in its color class. Maturing to 25ft tall and 20ft wide, this crape myrtle features long, upright branches adorned with large blooms over 1ft long.
Exclusive crape myrtle cultivar that reblooms even in northern zones. In midsummer, it bursts into bloom with incredibly vivid, hot color. Loved by butterflies.
Product Description **Brand New Item** Watermelon Color Crape Myrtle Tree Deciduous large shrub or small tree with profuse crepe-like coral (watermelon) colored flowers. Exquisite orange-red foliage color in the fall. Smooth, mottled, light cinnamon brown bark adds year-round interest.
Use for accent, background, specimen or street tree. Zones 4. Okmulgee is a small deep Bright Watermelon Red dwarf tree that can get up to about 8-10 feet tall.
It has a very upright growth pattern and will develop a 6-8ft canopy. Best used when you need a smaller tree in your landscape in the noticeably red color range. Crape myrtles are also excellent for attracting bees, butterflies and humming birds! Blooms: Tuscarora Crepe Myrtle produces abundant flowers in summer, attracting butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.
The long-lasting blooms add color and visual interest to the landscape, making it a popular choice among gardeners. Foliage: In addition to its striking flowers, Tuscarora Crepe Myrtle also boasts attractive foliage. The Watermelon Red Crape Myrtle is a magnificent small specimen tree in the classic tradition of the best crape myrtles.
It has enormous heads full of extravagantly frilly blooms that are the exact red. The Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle is a medium-sized tree that matures to 16ft tall and 12ft+ wide, renowned for its striking, rich watermelon red flowers. The popular Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle boasts a vibrant saturation of color, with blooms ranging from deep watermelon pink to rich wine red.
Landscaping Uses: The Crape Myrtle "Watermelon" is a popular choice for adding vibrant color and visual interest to landscapes, gardens, and streetscapes. It can be planted as a focal point in the garden, along property lines for privacy, or in mixed borders for seasonal color.