Pruning your crepe myrtle into a multi-trunked or single-trunked tree enhances its autumn and winter interest by highlighting the plant's structure and multi-colored bark. Follow this guide for ...

an invasive insect that can quickly turn a lovely crepe myrtle tree into an infested eyesore. First reported in Texas in 2004, crepe myrtle bark scale has spread to a number of Southern states ...

This improperly pruned crape myrtle tree has undergone “crape murder ... Note: You may also see the spelling “crepe myrtle,” especially in the South. According to the NC State Extension ...

When to Prune Crepe Myrtle The end of winter is a good time to prune crepe myrtle. In most climates, this allows you to shape your tree before new growth starts to appear.