For the most part, bark scale doesn’t kill crape myrtle trees, but it does cause problems. Here’s what experts have to say about treatment and prevention.

Native to China, Japan, and the Philippines, crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are so popular in the South, you probably ...

A parasitoid wasp, possibly Pteromalidae, reared from an infestation of crape myrtle bark scale (Eriococcus lagerstroemiae). Parasitoid diversity is bewildering.

Members of the Daniel Island community gathered June 24 learn more about Holder Properties' plans to remove 24 protected trees and build 24 towhomes.

Tommie Worthy was crowned Crape Myrtle Queen for 2025. (Chris Roark/staff photo) Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Living on a farm her whole life, Tommie Worthy knows the value of hard work. In fact ...

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 ...

My daughter has several crape myrtles in her yard. Some of them have started to lose the bark on their trunks, and there is an orange residue where the bark has fallen off. Is this something to be ...

My daughter has several crape myrtles in her yard. Some of them have started to lose the bark on their trunks, and there is an orange residue where the bark has fallen off. Is this something to be ...

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 ...

Charlie Thorne, 13, of Denham Springs, spots a northern bobwhite in a crape myrtle near his home Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Provided photo by Charlie Thorne ...

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 ...