So, if you are looking for a small tree or shrub to elevate your backyard - whatever its size - consider learning how to grow crepe myrtle in pots with our simple guide, with information on soil ...

Recent research from Drs. Gilman and Knox at the University of Florida has demonstrated that the number of crape myrtle blooms decreases in direct correlation to the size of the branch removed.

Find out when it is too late to prune crape myrtles if you want to enjoy their flowers.

Known as the “lilac of the South,” crepe myrtle has traditionally been successfully grown in warmer climates. But now with new hybrid, sterile, varieties, we can grow crepe myrtles in Connecticut.

To avoid having to annually “butcher” a nice tree, choose a smaller, maturing crape myrtle or a more appropriate plant in size for that location.

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Too often, crape myrtles are cut back to bare trunks because this abuse will yield more flowers. This type of severe pruning results in a shorter ...

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

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

From the Ground Up: Exploring crepe myrtles Wander almost anywhere in our area right now and you’re likely to see crepe myrtles in frilly bloom, with colors ranging from red, to deep pink, pale ...

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.

Here’s what to know about trimming a Crape Myrtle tree in North Carolina without committing Crepe Murder. How to cut branches, how much to trim.