One such pest that is relatively new to the scene in the U.S. is crepe myrtle bark scale, an invasive insect that can quickly turn a lovely crepe myrtle tree into an infested eyesore.

Object Details Description This hybridized crepe myrtle cultivar has lavender flowers and is mildew resistant. It is one of several cultivars developed in the ‘60 by the National Arboretum for mildew ...