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 ...

Crepe myrtles, Lagerstroemia indica, vary in size from dwarf shrubs to multi-trunked and single-trunk trees growing to 30 feet tall. Most varieties produce beautiful blooms starting in spring or ...

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.

Once again it is time for the annual crape myrtle tree sale. As I sat across the desk from Bill Reese of Greenbriar Nursery, I was pleased to hear his excitement that the Star-Banner and ...

Crepe myrtle trees are the link between my past and my present. I grew up in Virginia on a street named Cedar Lane that was lined with crepe myrtle trees. When they bloomed it was like an entire ...

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 ...

The Crepe Myrtle is the most common tree in my Norfolk neighborhood. They are native to warm humid climates in Asia. Introduced to the United States in 18th century, they thrived in the south.

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.