Crape Myrtle Tree Care

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.

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This improperly pruned crape myrtle tree has undergone “crape murder,” which is when the entire crown of the crape myrtle tree is cut off. Courtesy of Leaf & Limb, a Raleigh-based tree care company ...

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Crape myrtles can be the crown jewel of your garden if you know how to care for them. From choosing the right spot to mastering gentle pruning, these trees reward attention with months of vibrant ...

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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 Herald-Sun: Don’t commit ‘Crape Murder.’ Here’s how to properly prune a crape myrtle tree

Don’t commit ‘Crape Murder.’ Here’s how to properly prune a crape myrtle tree

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — If you have a crape myrtle tree in your yard, you may have heard about "Crape Murder". It's when the tops of crape myrtles are cut down. Lukas Suzano with Davey Tree of ...

LancasterOnline: Add color to summer: How to care for your crape myrtle [Master Gardener column]

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

Add color to summer: How to care for your crape myrtle [Master Gardener column]