Crape myrtles, Lagerstroemia spp., are deciduous shrubs or trees native to southeastern China. The crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, was introduced into England in 1759 and met with dismal ...

Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia spp.) are deciduous shrubs or trees native to southeastern China. The crape myrtle ( Lagerstroemia indica ) was introduced into England in 1759 and met with dismal ...

A question for Dan Gill: My husband wants to plant crepe myrtle trees on the side of the house. I want them, but I do not want them to be How to pick the right crape myrtle tree.

Make sure you locate the trees at least 8 to 10 feet away from the house. A few varieties that are in that size category include Byers White, Catawba (purple), Choctaw (pink), Comanche (coral ...

My husband wants to plant crape myrtle trees on the side of the house. ... Choctaw (pink), Comanche (coral), Osage (pink) and Potomac (pink). Sioux, medium pink, is one of the best.

PLANT OF THE MONTH * Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) Crape myrtle is a longtime favorite with Southern gardeners. The big clusters of bloom remind us of lilacs in the North. The large trusses c… ...

That said, if your crepe myrtle is tree-sized, reaching upwards of 15 or even 20 feet, it’s probably not worth the effort. So, the choice is up to you. If you have time and it’s manageable, go ...

This year's spectacular crape myrtles have reignited Houstonians' love affair with the essential Southern plant. After a good rest during the especially chilly winter, and fueled by good spring ...

If you are wondering why your crepe myrtle shrubs or trees have developed brown leaves, the first thing to look at is the calendar. Late summer usually brings about browning leaves due to the heat ...