Drive down almost any street in Dallas, and you'll see: This is crape myrtle country. But gone are the days of choosing between the red one and the pink one. Now, gardeners can choose shades of ...

Almost everyone wants color in the landscape, and flowerbeds play an important role in that. But it takes a lot of work to ...

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 ...

Crape myrtles in bloom, ... 'Muskogee': Fast-growing, broad tree 20-25 feet tall with high mildew resistance, light lavender-pink flowers, red-orange fall color, exfoliating bark.

Dark pink/red: Tonto - light brown bark, fuchsia red flowers, rounded habit and good resistance to powdery mildew, maroon fall leaf color, 8-12 feet in 10 years.. Tuscarora - light brown bark and ...

Gardeners are often advised to plant trees and shrubs in late fall or early winter, when the cooler temperatures make it easier for roots to become established.

The crape myrtle is a fast growing tree that can be affected by mildew and aphids. News. ... However, regular watering and light applications of fertilizer will help them grow faster. Advertisement.

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 ...

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.

Clear to partly cloudy. Low around 65F. Winds light and variable. Updated: June 9, ... The Pink Velour crepe myrtle variety sports brilliant pink blooms that ... Crape myrtles, Lagerstroemia ...

Crape myrtle bark scale begins its life cycle as tiny, pink to purple colored crawlers (<mm), which subsequently produce a fuzzy white waxy cover. Females remain sessile under the cover, whereas males ...

My daughter has several crape myrtles in her yard. ... Control aphids with spray applications of light horticultural oils ... The pink hibiscus mealybug is also a common pest to watch for.