Texas A&M Forest Service warns against incorrect pruning practices for the beautiful trees.

When To Cut Back Crepe Myrtles. While some gardeners may assume that the minute a crepe myrtle's branches are bare, it's time ...

MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of crape myrtles, dwarf yaupon hollies, hibiscus, lichen on ...

• Generally, most pruning of trees and shrubs is best done in late winter. Spring-blooming shrubs should be pruned after ...

Crapemyrtles, a staple in Texas landscapes, are often subjected to a harmful pruning practice known as crape murder during ...

White, wooly adults (figure 1, 2) with pink to purple eggs underneath (Figure 3) can be seen in late spring. The first generation was observed in late May through early June using a hand lens or ...

Crape Murder is the act of severely pruning the tops of crape myrtles. The reason for this senseless act is the misguided ...

We have moved our rural fencing and my wife now wants to take five crape myrtles out. Can trees this large be successfully ...

There are few summer sights more iconic than a crepe myrtle in full bloom. In colorful hues like pink, violet, and red, crepe myrtles are a favorite of gardeners looking for a low maintenance ...