First reported in Texas in 2004, crepe myrtle bark scale has spread to a number of Southern states where crepe myrtles are popular landscape trees, including Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North ...

The crepe myrtle gets its name from its delicate, paper-like flowers that bloom in vibrant shades of pink, red, and purple. These easy to grow trees are both heat and drought resistant, and are ...

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.

Plant crepe myrtle trees when the soil is warm, but not in the summer, as it is drought-tolerant once established but should not experience hot and dry spells until then.

Proper crape (or crepe) myrtle pruning How much to prune : Properly prune your crape myrtle by removing 25% of the crown, and no more than 30%, Moorman said. Anything over 30% is considered over ...

Crepe myrtle trees grow to about 30-40 feet tall. Bush varieties are much smaller, growing only 4-15 feet tall. It’s drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun.