Tall types exceed 20 feet in height. If you think that's not possible, look at Muskogee or Red Rocket. If those don't ...

There are some very nice crape myrtles that mature at about 15 feet tall, give or take a few feet. The 8-foot width may be more difficult, as crape myrtles tend to be wider than that at maturity.

Mulch can also highlight the colors, shapes and textures of the crape myrtle flowers, foliage and bark. You’ll find the crape myrtle is not only attractive, but also easy to maintain, with ...

Crape myrtles would be better off not being pruned at all than being given a ... After pruning is is also a good time to renew the mulch layer around the plant to suppresses weeds and conserve ...

In the case of a crape myrtle or other large tree, ... Replace mulch and always keep it pulled back a few inches from the base of the trunk. ©2024 Cox Media Group. 0.

Though springtime in Lancaster County is greeted by a spectrum of blooming trees and shrubs, late-summer color can be hard to ...

Oklahomans definitely have a love affair with our crape myrtles; in many areas, you can see them on practically every street. And why not? Few plants can match the crape myrtle’s spectacular ...

The reason most often used for topping crape myrtles is that they have gotten too tall. The solution is simple. There are over 1200 varieties of crape myrtle with mature heights ranging from 2 ...

Crape myrtles have put on their dazzling display lately, but crape myrtles are a flowering tree that needs care.

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. My husband wants to plant crape myrtle trees on the side of the ...