Planting a Tuscarora Crape Myrtle tree is trouble-free!
When choosing the planting site for your Tuscarora Crape Myrtle tree, keep in mind they prefer full to partial sun and moist soil on the acidic side. Dig the hole approximately twice the diameter of the root system, and about equal to the depth of the root ball. To allow the roots to easily penetrate the sides of the hole, use your shovel or other garden tool to scrape the soil on the sides of the hole.
Set your Tuscarora Crape Myrtle in the planting hole and spread out the roots. If there is a preferred side to your tree, now is the time to turn it so you can see it. Then make sure the tree is straight up and down in the hole. The top of the root ball should be about an inch above the surrounding soil.
Next, backfill the hole with soil. Water the soil as you go to remove any air pockets. After the transplant is complete, water your Tuscarora Crape Myrtle tree again well. Finally, mulch around the tree to a depth of 2"-3" keeping a small circle around the tree trunk that is uncovered. This will keep the moisture in, enhance soil acidity, and slow down the growth of weeds and grass.