The crape myrtle has one of the longest flowering periods of any tree – from 60 to 120 days. They do, indeed, bloom almost all summer long. Then, after the spectacular summer extravaganza, the ...

Since the Zuni crepe myrtle is a semi-dwarf tree, it fits into smaller spaces. The tree needs full sun, so pick a sunny spot with enough space to accommodate at least 12 feet of height and 10 feet ...

Somewhere along the line, the observation that the flowers had crepe-like texture led to the trees attaining the common American names ‘crepe myrtle,’ ‘crape myrtle’ and ‘crapemyrtle.’ ...

A poorly pruned crepe myrtle tree can turn into an eyesore with twiggy growth and a lack of flowers. Follow this guide to keep your tree in tip-top shape.

Crepe myrtles are low-maintenance bushes or trees that grow well with many types of companions. This flowering bush provides loads of blooms.

One of several planted along a fence line in a rural landscape on Hotz Road near Thomaston, this black diamond Crimson Red crape myrtle is a shrub size that can get as large as 8-12 feet tall and ...

Crepe myrtle shrubs and trees are in full bloom this time of year. I’ve seen some nice specimens in local landscapes as well as at the old airport, in some cemeteries and in Hilo parking lots.

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.

Never reduce a crepe myrtle’s height. It leads to the Medusa effect damaging and disfiguring the tree. Don’t utilize the chainsaw haircut pruning approach, which ensures a plethora of willow ...

I have a good-sized crepe myrtle that must be moved. When is the best time to do this? These are best moved when dormant, in late fall or winter, as long as the ground is not frozen.

Here’s what to know about trimming a Crape Myrtle tree in North Carolina without committing Crepe Murder. How to cut branches, how much to trim.