For tree-form crape myrtles, choose medium or large varieties like Dynamite, Muskogee, or Natchez. In zone 6, try Red Rocket for its cold-hardiness properties. Tracy Harrison is the nursery ...

Why do named varieties of crape myrtles seem to disappear from nurseries? Two popular names from the past, Watermelon Red and ...

Crape myrtles are often one of the last plants to begin growing in the garden, so don’t worry if you still haven’t pruned. The recent cold slowed them down too. While some gardeners begin ...