There are over 1200 varieties of crape myrtle with mature heights ranging from 2 feet to 40 feet. All you need to do is purchase the variety of crape myrtle that meets your height requirement.

But many gardeners are not aware of the range in sizes available among the different varieties — from shrubby crape myrtles that mature at about 5 feet to larger trees topping out at 25 to 30 feet.

Both Star Roses and Plants and Terra Nova Nurseries debuted several new plant varieties at Cultivate'25 in Columbus, OH.

But many gardeners are not aware of the range in sizes available among the different varieties — from shrubby crape myrtles that mature at about 5 feet to larger trees topping out at 25 to 30 feet.

Dear Neil: Why do named varieties of crape myrtles seem to disappear from nurseries? Two popular names from the past, Watermelon Red and Glendora White, are rarely available.

Something is damaging impatiens, and Texas continues to feel the lingering impact of the February 2021 winter storm.

Crape murder is happening all over town. It doesn’t matter how horticulturists talk about proper pruning techniques, each year more and more trees are cut back to stubs. Standard crape myrtles ...

Crape myrtle varieties like ‘Natchez,’ ‘Muskogee’ and ‘Tuskegee’ easily reach 25 feet tall or higher with a similar spread.

Q: There’s white stuff all over my crape myrtle foliage and flowers. I’ve never seen it this bad. What is it, and what can I do about it? A: Powdery mildew is the culprit, and it seems … ...

Research crape myrtle varieties to find the size you want: Dan Gill's Advice BY DAN GILL | Contributing writer Feb 7, 2024 Updated Feb 7, 2024 3 min to read ...

If you see other varieties, do an internet search using the variety name and crape myrtle, such as "Crape Myrtle Sioux" for more detailed information.