In the 1990s, using her own volition, Ballard set about to plant 2,000 Crepe Myrtle trees in Natchez by year 2000, which she did.

On June 13, 2025, ancient tree-sculpting tradition was on display in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. At YIWEI Garden, crape myrtle trees are shaped into vase-like forms over a decade of growth. This ...

Occurred on June 13, 2025 / Chengdu, Sichuan, China Info from Licensor: "The art of sculpted crape myrtle boasts a 1,300-year legacy in China, inheriting timeless traditional craftsmanship. At ...

Heavy rains and large blooms are causing crape myrtle branches to droop and break.