A tall, lavender crape myrtle offsets a Collin County residence. Young Tuscarora crape myrtles highlight the entry to a neighborhood. Editor's note: 13th in a series If you’re looking for a ...

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 ...

QUESTION: This spring we planted a crape myrtle that produced good green growth. Now many of the leaves are browning at the tips. What does the plant need? ANSWER: A little time is likely all the c… ...

The crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) was introduced into England in 1759 and met with dismal failure because it didn't flower. But when it was brought to the south, the plant flourished.

Just call on crape myrtle. Not a sexy name, ... Leaves: Oblong to obovate dark green leaves up to 3 inches long. Usually opposite and bronze when young. Variable fall color, ...

For a tall, pink-flowering crape myrtle consider Tuscarora. The color of the bloom is a dark rose. In fall the leaves turn red-orange and Tuscarora also has exfoliating bark.