Although smaller shrub (6 feet crape myrtles are hard to find, Cherry Dazzle® is a nice mounding red and Pixie White and New Orleans (purple) are good selections.” Need a break?

Fall color from crepe myrtles was especially vibrant this year. Hurricane Ida was a big part of the reason why.

Crape myrtles complement other summer-blooming plants such as poinciana, esperanza and firebush. But choosing the right crape myrtle can be a little tricky, because there are so many varities. Get ...

Almost everyone wants color in the landscape, and flowerbeds play an important role in that. But it takes a lot of work to ...

Find out where crape myrtle grows best and how to choose the right variety for your garden. Plus, get tips for pruning and pests to watch for.

Blooms are but one of crape myrtle’s charms. As summer fades, the foliage turns fiery shades of seasonal colors, and mottled bark extends the show into winter.

Crape myrtles are common landscape plants. In today’s article, Gary Knox, a horticulture professor with the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, answers common ...

So, choosing a crape myrtle is far more than just deciding on the desired flower color. It is also critical that you decide what size crape myrtle would be most appropriate in a situation, and ...

The Dynamite crape myrtle, developed by Dr. Carl Whitcomb, is one of the most popular because of its deep red color and disease resistance.

When crape myrtles are in bloom is the ideal time to select the exact blossom color you want. Bear in mind that plants are available either as multi- or single-trunked specimens.