But many gardeners are not aware of the range in sizes available among the different varieties — from shrubby crape myrtles that mature at about 5 feet to larger trees topping out at 25 to 30 feet.

But many gardeners are not aware of the range in sizes available among the different varieties — from shrubby crape myrtles that mature at about 5 feet to larger trees topping out at 25 to 30 ...

The reason most often used for topping crape myrtles is that they have gotten too tall. The solution is simple. There are over 1200 varieties of crape myrtle with mature heights ranging from 2 ...

Crape myrtles also grow as medium to large shrubs, and although they are deciduous these varieties work well for screening, for informal hedges or as a single accent plant in small urban gardens.

Crape myrtles are a versatile group of plants that can provide summer blooms in your landscape. Select the right size and flower color to fit your specific needs. But there are concerns that are ...

Some varieties of crape myrtles were hurt by the extreme cold of February 2021. Some were damaged by the ice and cold of winter 2022. As those plants have leafed out this spring, ...

It is crape murder time again. The time when landscapers do not have enough to do so they murder crape myrtle trees. Why? That is a question I have asked myself for years. Why would someone cut a ...

Dear Neil: Why do named varieties of crape myrtles seem to disappear from nurseries? Two popular names from the past, Watermelon Red and Glendora White, are rarely available.

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 ...

Research crape myrtle varieties to find the size you want: Dan Gill's Advice BY DAN GILL | Contributing writer; Feb 7, 2024 Feb 7, 2024 Updated Feb 7, 2024; 3 min to read. Facebook ...