Crepe myrtles roots are shallow and not invasive but keep a safe distance from the foundation, the same footage as the plant reaches at maturity (5 feet for a 5-foot plant). As a Mini Grove ...

Since the Zuni crepe myrtle is a semi-dwarf tree, it fits into smaller spaces. The tree needs full sun, so pick a sunny spot with enough space to accommodate at least 12 feet of height and 10 feet ...

Each year I am impressed with the array and masses of color from our area crape myrtle plants. The common crape myrtle, Lagerstromia indica, is from China and Korea. It was introduced to America ...