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 ...

But choosing the right crape myrtle can be a little tricky, ... but 'Zuni' has red foliage in the autumn. ... 'Yuma' has more of a tree shape but is often multitrunked and reaches 15 feet tall.

Crossing Lagerstroemia indica, the common crape first introduced into the United States in 1747, with the more mildew-resistant and cold-tolerant Japanese crape, L. faurei — which also has ...

The age of crape myrtles being the dominant ornamental tree in the South may be ending, said Touliatos. 'Seventy to 75 percent of the crape myrtles I see are infested,' he said.

And, for us Northerners who miss fall color, crape myrtle amazes during the autumn months in hues of red, burgundy, yellow and orange. It’s almost like being back in New England … almost.

Since their introduction to Charleston, S.C., in 1790 from Asia, crape myrtles have been cultivated as an ornamental in the United States . Its summerlong bloom season, heat and drought tolerance, … ...

1 Prune suckering sprouts away from the base of trees. Both California and Brazilian peppers are infamous for forming suckers, as are tree-trained crape myrtles, carob and olive trees. After ...

If grown properly, crape myrtle can truly be a tree of year-around beauty. Crape myrtles were first planted in the United States around 1750 in Charleston and their popularity has been increasing ...

JC Raulston Arboretum director Mark Weathington answers a reader’s question about whether a crape myrtle’s offspring will be the same color as the parent tree. News & Observer File Photo ...

My crape myrtles look like they have a bad case of dandruff. The beautiful maple-colored trunk of my huge Natchez favorite is covered in little white spots and a black, sooty mold. The bark on my ...

The trees will be shipped when it's time to plant them, between Feb. 1 and April 30, with planting instructions enclosed. They are guaranteed to grow, or will be replaced free of charge.

Having been away for a few weeks, it was a delight to return and find the crape myrtle trees in full, riotous color. On my regular route, I challenged myself to drive for more than a minute and ...