Tree-form crape myrtles that had been 15 or 20 feet tall were almost killed by the cold. Landscapers cut them back to within 2 inches of the soil line, and by first frost last fall they had ...

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

“The lavender Muskogee crape myrtle can also be identified by its light-colored bark,” Best said. Some good examples of those are near the railroad tracks at Doty Avenue.

Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia) are trees with aspirations to be big shrubs. Leave a tree alone and eventually most will send up lots of shoots from the base and turn into something more akin to a ...

Once they get older, crape myrtle trees regularly shed their outer layer of bark. This shedding often reveals different shades from tan to rusty brown, adding to the beauty of these trees.

How to prune crape myrtle is always a popular subject whenever I make a presentation about pruning trees. The discussion always centers around how far back you should prune them.

Crape myrtle pruning weakens the plant, making it more susceptible to disease and insect infestations. If the tree is correctly placed and can grow to its mature size, let it grow.

Crape myrtle trees are under attack by a tiny pest. A cure is elusive. Updated April 21, 2023 More than 2 years ago 8 min Summary ...

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 ...

Crape myrtle pruning weakens the plant, making it more susceptible to disease and insect infestations. If the tree is correctly placed and can grow to its mature size, let it grow.