A large crape myrtle tree (20-feet tall) can produce a few pounds of seed each year. They produce brown ovoid capsules with six locules [cavities], each containing four winged seeds. There are ...

I did a double take when I saw the giant crape myrtle or king crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia macrocarpa) in bloom. It’s spectacular, with huge flowers averaging 4 to 5 inches across. The blooms … ...

Question for Dan Gill: I have a nice crape myrtle tree that blooms well and looks healthy. The problem is that there are numerous shoots coming up from the bottom of the trunk. I prune them back ...

The Dry Garden: crape myrtle trees. An artist friend of mine calls crape myrtles “living bouquets.” ... “Lagerstroemia fauriei tend to be trees,’ Pooler said. ‘They’re big plants.

Now’s the time of year you’re most likely to see naked crape myrtle trees, the unfortunate consequence of improper wintertime pruning. The practice has even been given a not-so-affectionate ...

You’ve probably seen crape myrtle trees pruned to look like a coat rack. ... The large, open cuts caused by topping invite wood-rotting organisms and, ultimately, decay.

My husband wants to plant crape myrtle trees on the side of the house. We live on a corner lot and this will be nice curb appeal with the proper up lighting. However, I see crape myrtles that grow ...

When choosing a crape myrtle for use in a landscape, the most important factors to consider are size, size and size. "The biggest mistake people make is planting large plants where they outgrow ...

My husband wants to plant crape myrtle trees on the side of the house. ... However, I see crape myrtles that grow to be very large. I want them, but I do not want them to be huge.

Crape Myrtle is on the list of approved street trees of many local cities, partially due to the fact its roots don't damage sidewalks or structures. Use as a focal point in the front yard, entry ...

Q: I have four crape myrtle tree/bushes at the edge of my patio. They have all grown fairly large and appear to be thriving. However, the one tree (a 'Sioux') did not produce any flowers this year ...