A small tree, crepe myrtle is grown for its all-year interest: summer flowers, fall color and peeling bark in winter and ...

Crepe myrtle shrubs and trees are in full bloom this time of year. I’ve seen some nice specimens in local landscapes as well as at the old airport, in some cemeteries and in Hilo parking lots.

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.

Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale is a small insect that appears as grayish white and leaves a velvet-like coating. CMBS can appear anywhere on Crepe Myrtles, usually near pruning areas and branch forks on ...

Proper crape (or crepe) myrtle pruning. How much to prune: Properly prune your crape myrtle by removing 25% of the crown, and no more than 30%, Moorman said.

Q: I thought you were a Southerner, Walter! But in a recent AJC article, you spelled “crepe myrtle” as CRAPE myrtle. Shame, shame! This from an 80-year-old woman!

I have a good-sized crepe myrtle that must be moved. When is the best time to do this? These are best moved when dormant, in late fall or winter, as long as the ground is not frozen.

Semi-Dwarf Crepe Myrtle Varieties. If you’re looking for something a bit larger than a dwarf myrtle but still don’t want a big variety, consider a semi-dwarf variety.

Last year I planted several crepe myrtle plants in my backyard. Now, my neighbor's lilacs and forsythia, and a shrub she calls flowering quince, ...