The crepe myrtle gets its name from its delicate, paper-like flowers that bloom in vibrant shades of pink, red, and purple. These easy to grow trees are both heat and drought resistant, and are ...

Pruning your crepe myrtle into a multi-trunked or single-trunked tree enhances its autumn and winter interest by highlighting the plant's structure and multi-colored bark.

A question for Dan Gill: My husband wants to plant crepe myrtle trees on the side of the house. I want them, but I do not want them to be huge. Are there smaller-growing crape myrtles? I was ...

I would like to plant some Acoma crape myrtle trees between the sidewalk and the street. Some people say the proper spacing is 15 feet; others have told me to space them 8 to 10 feet apart.

If the tree is too large for the spot where it's planted, cut the tree down and plant an appropriately sized plant. Crape myrtle trees can get powdery mildew on their leaves. (Howard Garrett) ...

MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about crape myrtles, summer vegetables, lemon trees, tomato plants, indoor palms and lawn care ...

Crape Myrtle. With its attractive bark and vibrant summer blooms in various colors Crape Myrtle adds beauty to landscapes. Crepe myrtle trees grow to about 30-40 feet tall.

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.

Let’s settle the “Crape Murder” debate once and for all. Here’s what tree experts say about pruning this popular tree.

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida, including how to care for tabebuia trees and when to prune azalea bushes.

Pruning your crepe myrtle into a multi-trunked or single-trunked tree enhances its autumn and winter interest by highlighting the plant's structure and multi-colored bark.