Crape myrtles have put on their dazzling display lately, but crape myrtles are a flowering tree that needs care.

The commonly planted Natchez crape myrtle is known for the cinnamon brown inner bark that is revealed when the outer bark peels. So, there is no need for concern. If your daughter likes, she can ...

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.

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.

My husband wants to plant crape myrtle trees on the side of the house. We live on a corner lot, and this will be nice curb appeal with the proper up lighting. However, I do not want them to be huge.

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.

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 ...

On June 13, 2025, ancient tree-sculpting tradition was on display in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. At YIWEI Garden, crape myrtle trees are shaped into vase-like forms over a decade of growth. This ...

I was thinking about planting crape myrtles that would grow to be about 15 feet in height and 8 feet in width. Please suggest a type of crape myrtle that would not get to be too large. — Rebecca ...

According to Steven Frank, professor and extension specialist at N.C. State University, “adult crapemyrtle bark scale females are small, flat, and oval-shaped insects found on the bark of crape ...

Walter Reeves answers Atlanta-area lawn and garden questions, including Japanese beetles' crape myrtle leaf preferences, and dwarf mondo grass getting long.

This improperly pruned crape myrtle tree has undergone “crape murder,” which is when the entire crown of the crape myrtle tree is cut off. Courtesy of Leaf & Limb, a Raleigh-based tree care ...