On June 13, 2025, ancient tree-sculpting tradition was on display in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. At YIWEI Garden, crape myrtle ...

A poorly pruned crepe myrtle tree can turn into an eyesore with twiggy growth and a lack of flowers. Follow this guide to keep your tree in tip-top shape.

Dear Neil: Regarding crape myrtle bark scale — Southeastern Virginia has been battling this pest for years. The scale itself will not kill the plants. However, the sooty mold is ...

If you have a crape myrtle tree in your yard, you may have heard about "Crape Murder". It's when the tops of crape myrtles are cut down.

You’ve probably seen crape myrtle trees pruned to look like a coat rack. Hopefully, you’re not guilty of doing this. The term “crape murder” was coined to describe this drastic topping of ...

There’s no denying a red flowering tree’s staggering visual appeal. Red is a show-stopping color, and there are lots of gorgeous red flowering trees in Florida due to its warmer temperatures. Many red ...

Thanks to the Crepe Myrtle trees, everything around the neighborhood seems to be awash in pink. My walk this week is inspired by the new box office smash Barbie.

Crape myrtle pruning weakens the plant, making it more susceptible to disease and insect infestations. If the tree is correctly placed and can grow to its mature size, let it grow.

Arborists warn of invasive insects causing harm to Crape Myrtle Trees in South Carolina Crapemyrtle Bark Scale was first discovered in South Carolina back in 2019 in ...