Lagerstroemia (indica x fauriei) 'Tuscarora'
Light: Full sun for best flowering; light afternoon shade can help in Phoenix’s hottest exposures. Avoid intense reflected heat from west-facing walls.
Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply and let the upper few inches of soil dry between waterings. Water regularly during establishment and Phoenix summers; established trees tolerate brief dry periods but bloom better with consistent moisture.
Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy or clay soils with adequate drainage. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions but tolerates some alkalinity.
Mature size: About 20–25 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide.
Bloom: Summer into early fall, typically June through September; flowers on new growth.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate irrigation.