Find out where crape myrtle grows best and how to choose the right variety for your garden. Plus, get tips for pruning and ...

It’s such a widespread problem that there’s a name for pruning these trees incorrectly: crape murder. So when, why, and how should you prune your crape myrtle? This guide explains everything ...

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 ...

Why are the trunks of my crape myrtles turning black? They look rather unsightly. Mine aren't the only ones doing this -- ...

the sticky leaves and black trunks take away the attractive appearance of the trees and reduce the price consumers will pay for a tree. Crape myrtle bark scale is relatively easy to identify.