San Antonio Express-News: Black bark on crape myrtle a sign of crape myrtle bark scale, insects that suck the tree's juices
Black bark on crape myrtle a sign of crape myrtle bark scale, insects that suck the tree's juices
Crape myrtles, an ornamental tree popular in landscapes throughout the state of Delaware, are prized for their beauty, exfoliating bark in shades of silver and cinnamon, and long-lasting flowers in a ...
When is the best time to trim and fertilize crape myrtle trees? Thanks. — Paul Cantrell Some pruning can be done just about any time you see the need — such as pruning a low branch to get it out of ...
There’s a lot going on with crape myrtles this summer. I’ve gotten quite a few calls about these highly prized ornamental trees of the South. With all of the rain that we have had over the past month, ...
Crape murder is happening all over town. It doesn’t matter how horticulturists talk about proper pruning techniques, each year more and more trees are cut back to stubs. Standard crape myrtles have ...
NOLA.com: Even the bark is beautiful on profusely blooming crape myrtle trees. Here's how to take care of them.
Even the bark is beautiful on profusely blooming crape myrtle trees. Here's how to take care of them.
Q: Why are the trunks of my crape myrtles turning black? They look rather unsightly. Mine aren't the only ones doing this -- many in our neighborhood look the same. Is it a disease? Is it going to ...
San Antonio Express-News: Got black sticky goo under your crape myrtle? It’s mold in bug poo