Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Muskogee') Muskogee has proved to be a fast-growing and tough tree in my zone 6b windy hilltop garden. Newly planted in fall, 2014, Muskogee survived the unusually cold …

So, is it spelled "Crepe Myrtle" or "Crape Myrtle"? The flower is named after the blooms, which resemble crepe paper, and because of that I have always spelled it as "crepe". Historically, though, "Crape" …

Ongoing Care, Propagation MethodsHow to Grow and Care for Crepe Myrtles Introduction The Crepe Myrtle is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized deciduous tree that produces large, colorful flowers …

Can I grow crape myrtle in the New York area? Answer This beautiful small tree (originating in Asia and naturalized in the South) is usually regarded as a southern tree. In the New York area we are on the …

Apr 15, 2021 · Hello! I have a Catawba Crape Myrtle in zone 7/8 (Baltimore, MD.) The branches have already leafed out nicely except for the tips. The final 4" or so of most of the branches looks dry and …

Plant database entry for Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Natchez') with 46 images, 3 comments, and 51 data details.

Aug 19, 2005 · Crepe myrtle needs full sun and a well drained location, so if possible plant it on a slight slope. Do not plant it in a low spot or where a gutter drains, for example. This is especially important …

Jun 30, 2020 · Thread in the Ask a Question forum forum by stonesmith: I prune these crape myrtles every year and every year I get new growth at the top. This year all o...

Plant database entry for Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Ebony Fire') with 13 images and 50 data details.

Jun 27, 2015 · All crape myrtles would look like/be trees if not pollarded or trimmed into shrubs, as long as they are grown where fully hardy (IDK where the cut-off for that is for this kind of plant, they're …