(That’s the white crape myrtle Natchez, photographed last month in Jackson, N.C.) Egolf’s obituary in the Washington Post records that after nearly 30 years of crossing crape myrtles, he ...

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.

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 ...

They produce brown ovoid capsules with six locules [cavities], each containing four winged seeds. There are approximately 570,000 individual seeds in 1 kilogram [2.3 pounds] of crape myrtle seed. That ...

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 ...

Question: We have a crape myrtle developing a white coating on the leaves. What damage does it do, ... We have a number of orchids growing in containers hanging in our trees.

Crape myrtle trees are nearly as plentiful as azaleas in the Rose City, but a new pest threatens their beauty. The pest - crape myrtle bark scale - was first discovered in Tyler in 2013 and is ...

Stressed, small, or containerized trees may be more vulnerable. Inspect crape myrtles for white to gray fluff or wax on branches and trunks, or use a double-sided tape wrapped around a branch to ...

WASHINGTON — Crape Myrtle trees are found all over the DMV. They boast beautiful blooms and are a staple of many landscapes. But little white critters, called bark scale, are threatening the trees.

Question: I have noticed the bark coming off my crape myrtle trees and shrubs. Is this normal? Answer: Many residents feel this is an attractive feature of crape myrtles. Some, like the white-flowe… ...

Question: We have a crape myrtle developing a white coating on the leaves. What damage does it do, and how can it be controlled?Answer: What sort of looks like snow is called powdery mildew, a ...