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.

Dear Jane: Three years ago, I planted three crape myrtle bushes. I would like to prune them into the tree form. How do I do this?

Drive down almost any street in Dallas, and you'll see: This is crape myrtle country. But gone are the days of choosing between the red one and the pink one. Now, gardeners can choose shades of ...

The best way to avoid over-pruning crape myrtles is to choose the correct cultivar that matches the location where you wish to put it. For more information on pruning refer to: https://edis.ifas ...

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 ...

This Best Red black diamond crape myrtle in Master Gardener Jean Wofford's landscape shows the beautiful contrast of the dark leaves with its red bloom. It requires full sun, is disease- and black ...

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.

Fortunately crape myrtles tolerate all forms of pruning. Horticulturists usually like to leave their shrubs and tree forms with the natural look by providing minimal pruning.

January through March is generally the best time to prune a crape myrtle, but the exact dates of this window of pruning opportunity can vary based on where you live.

Crape myrtle blooms come in shades of pink, red, lilac and white. Be sure to grow them in a sunny location for maximum flower production.

As much as I love crape myrtles, they don’t have the best manners beside swimming pools.