Trees of New Junction - Lagerstroemia indica Tuscarora

Is known as crape myrtle, crepe myrtle, crêpe myrtle, is native to the Indian Subcontinent and also to Southeast Asia, China, Korea and Japan.

It will grow to 6 metres (20 ft) with a spread of 6 metres. This deciduous tree has small oval shaped green leaves which turn a stunning reddish/orange in autumn. The most striking part of the tree is the beautiful display of vibrant, hot pink, crinkled flowers which appear in late summer.