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 ...

Crape myrtles have put on their dazzling display lately, but crape myrtles are a flowering tree that needs care.

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.

If you're planning to prune the crape myrtle in your yard, stop and read this first.

I was thinking about planting crape myrtles that would grow to be about 15 feet in height and 8 feet in width. Please suggest a type of crape myrtle and another option that might stay green all ...

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 ...

Crape myrtles need little water and look lovely in the landscape Crape myrtles have it all, from beautiful summer blooms to low water needs.

I was thinking about planting crape myrtles that would grow to be about 15 feet in height and 8 feet in width. Please suggest a type of crape myrtle that would not get to be too large.

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 ...

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.

Walter Reeves answers Atlanta-area lawn and garden questions, including Japanese beetles' crape myrtle leaf preferences, and dwarf mondo grass getting long.

However, this scale is making its way across the southeast, likely spreading through nursery trade and finding plenty of hosts in Wilmington because crape myrtle is so overplanted.