White spots on your crepe myrtle tree may just look like light mold or lichen, but it may be a sign of a bigger issue that sinister and damaging.

Common problems are crape myrtle aphids and Cercospora leaf spot. Most trees get crape myrtle aphids during summer. Only when populations are high from year to year is control necessary.

Let’s settle the “Crape Murder” debate once and for all. Here’s what tree experts say about pruning this popular tree. Don’t commit ‘Crape Murder.’ ...

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

Joellen Dimond discusses crape myrtles, and Mr. D. talks about common apple tree diseases. The Family Plot | Crape Myrtles & Apple Tree Diseases | Season 13 | Episode 15 | PBS Skip to Main Content ...

With many species available, crepe myrtles are a stunning addition to the landscape. But, you'll need to avoid the most common mistakes with these beauties.

Circumstances when a crepe myrtle legitimately needs to be topped do exist, Files said, like keeping the tree from becoming entangled in power lines. Pruning a branch because it threatens someone ...