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 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 myrtles are a beautiful flowering tree common in Texas. They enjoy sunny locations and can withstand drought, producing an abundance of flowers from June to September.

To prune a crape myrtle properly, first decide if it needs to be pruned. In other words, if you can't come up with a good reason to trim your tree -- leave it alone. If you do see something that ...

WASHINGTON — Crape Myrtle trees are found all over the DMV. They boast beautiful blooms and are a staple of many landscapes. But little white critters, called bark scale, are threatening the trees.