Crape Myrtle is on the list of approved street trees of many local cities, partially due to the fact its roots don't damage sidewalks or structures. Use as a focal point in the front yard, entry ...

Tall types exceed 20 feet in height. If you think that’s not possible, look at Muskogee or Red Rocket. If those don’t ...

You’ve probably seen crape myrtle trees pruned to look like a coat rack. ... There are semi-dwarf cultivars that grow to about 12 feet or less in height, such as Acoma, ...

Though springtime in Lancaster County is greeted by a spectrum of blooming trees and shrubs, late-summer color can be hard to ...

Newly developed dwarf crape myrtle trees produce flowers without any pruning, however, light, judicious pruning produce larger flowers with more profuse blooms.

Another great tree is Lagerstroemia (crape myrtle). These bloom in late summer, then display brilliant fall color. Come winter, their exfoliating bark is stunningly beautiful.

The crape myrtle has become the standard of medium-size trees to plant in the Louisiana landscape. Crape myrtles are easy to produce, easy to grow and very inexpensive to purchase.

They can range from small, with dwarf crape myrtles, growing less than 4 feet tall; semi-dwarf, staying under 12 feet; intermediate, growing no more than 20 feet; or trees, which can grow more ...

Crape myrtles, Lagerstroemia spp., are deciduous shrubs or trees native to southeastern China. The crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, was introduced into England in 1759 and met with dismal ...

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 ...

Crape myrtles love the sun, becoming more popular on Staten Island. Huge pink clusters bloom on a pair of crape myrtle trees at the corner of Forest and Bement avenues, in West Brighton.