For those who reside in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9, the crepe myrtle tree offers the full package of beautiful showy ...

Put down the shears! Texas A&M Forest Service posted a warning against "crape murder" on social media Tuesday.Crape myrtles ...

The tree’s health? Butchering Crepe Myrtles ... meaning branches can withstand wind gusts. Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale is a small insect that appears as grayish white and leaves a velvet-like ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Crape myrtles are cherished for their eye-catching blooms and elegant shapes ...

Crape myrtles don’t seem to mind how you prune ... Many gardeners do nothing but remove suckers from the base of the shrub or tree forms and entangled branches or limbs that may affect movement ...

Crape Murder is the act of severely pruning the tops of crape myrtles. The reason for this senseless act is the misguided ...

Crapemyrtles, a staple in Texas landscapes, are often subjected to a harmful pruning practice known as crape murder during ...