I usually wait until mid-January to write something on this topic but this week I saw my first severe pruning of a crape ...

Prune crape myrtles in late winter to encourage strong new growth and flower production. Avoid pruning in spring, summer, or fall to prevent cutting off new flowers and stressing the tree. Never top ...

Chinese pistachio (Pistacia chinense) joins ginkgo and tallow tree in a noteworthy group of deciduous species indigenous to ...

Crape myrtles are common landscape plants. In today’s article, Gary Knox, a horticulture professor with the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, answers common ...

Although native to eastern Asia, crape myrtles are indispensable in the Southern landscape. Its vibrantly colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red and white from May to September virtually ...

You just bought a young crepe myrtle for your garden. Before you can enjoy the vibrant blooms, you need to stake it to make sure it doesn't develop a lean.

Driving around New Orleans, it is clear that crape myrtles are likely our most popular flowering tree. They make beautiful street trees, lining neighborhoods with colorful blooms throughout the ...

Crape myrtles have it all, from beautiful summer blooms to low water needs. Question: While driving along Main Street in Sebastopol last week, I was struck by the beauty of the stately trees with ...

In the spring as the weather changes, many are concerned about pruning crape myrtles. Hacking the tops of crape myrtles has become a common practice in Rowan County as often referred as “Crape Murder.

These crape myrtles on McCommas Boulevard in Dallas show us how the trees are meant to look — with natural shapes and exposed root flares. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor Leaving a crape myrtle's ...

Timing is everything when it comes to pruning a crape myrtle. So when is it too late to prune crape myrtles if you want blooms in the summer? Along with not cutting off next year’s flowers, your ...