Crepe Myrtle Tree Leaves

For more than 50 years, Southern Living has told you how beautiful the iconic crepe myrtle is in every season and how easy it is to grow. No surprise, it is the most widely planted tree in the South.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crepe myrtle tree in a front yard - Christine_kohler/Getty Images When you have a small yard, you might think trees are out of the ...

Raleigh News & Observer: Don’t commit ‘Crape Murder.’ Here’s how to properly prune a crape myrtle tree

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 ...

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

The Washington Post: Crape myrtle trees are under attack by a tiny pest. A cure is elusive.

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Crape myrtle trees are under attack by a tiny pest. A cure is elusive.

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For chunkier fillings, top half of the crepe with the filling, then fold the crepe over once to make a half-moon and once again to form a triangle. Storage Crêpes are a perfect make-ahead breakfast.

Our Martha Stewart crepe recipe calls for making the batter in a blender, streamlining the prep. Use a nonstick skillet to cook the crepes so they don't stick.

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Simple Crepe Recipe (With Video and Step by Step) - Martha Stewart

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Classic French crepes are easy to make and endlessly versatile—fill them with anything you like, from lemon sugar to ham and cheese.