If untreated, the impacted trees could die as a result. For more information, Clemson's College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences took an in-depth look at Crapemyrtle Bark Scale back in 2021.

Many crape myrtle trees across the D.C. region are infested by a bug called bark scale, which leaves behind a black fungal infection. A cure is elusive.

You’ve probably seen crape myrtle trees pruned to look like a coat rack. Hopefully, you’re not guilty of doing this. The term “crape murder” was coined to describe this drastic topping of ...

I was thinking about planting crape myrtles that would grow to be about 15 feet in height and 8 feet in width. Please suggest a type of crape myrtle and another option that might stay green all ...

The single-trunk crape myrtle is a popular street tree that grows 15 to 25 feet tall and usually does not interfere with power lines. If you have limited space, consider a semi-dwarf variety that ...

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There are over 1,200 varieties of crape myrtle with mature heights ranging from 2 feet to 40 feet. All you need to do is purchase the variety of crape myrtle that meets your height requirement.

But many gardeners are not aware of the range in sizes available among the different varieties — from shrubby crape myrtles that mature at about 5 feet to larger trees topping out at 25 to 30 feet.

Also, any information on pruning would not be complete without a word on pruning crape myrtle. Before we get out the pruning saw, loping shears or pruning shears, there are a few things to go over.

My husband wants to plant crape myrtle trees on the side of the house. We live on a corner lot and this will be nice curb appeal with the proper up lighting. However, I see crape myrtles that grow ...

Gardening 101: Crape Myrtles NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Despite being native to China and Korea, the Crape Myrtle is the official shrub of Texas.

To receive the free crape myrtle trees, send a $10 membership contribution to Five Crape myrtles, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by Oct. 31, 2013, or join online at ...