Crape Myrtle is a quintessential South Carolina landscape tree, and the history of crape myrtles and South Carolina are intertwined - just like the branches of this glorious tree. The first crape ...

Crepe myrtles, Lagerstroemia indica, vary in size from dwarf shrubs to multi-trunked and single-trunk trees growing to 30 feet tall. Most varieties produce beautiful blooms starting in spring or ...

Crepe myrtle does something that few other blossoming trees do – they bloom in high summer. It’s worth learning how to grow crepe myrtle in your garden for their fabulous crepe-like flower heads in ...

Crepe myrtles may not bloom due to poor pruning, low light, watering issues, weak soil, or pests. For better blooms, give them sun, compost-rich soil, steady water, and prune only after flowering.

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 ...

Question for Dan Gill: I have a nice crape myrtle tree that blooms well and looks healthy. The problem is that there are numerous shoots coming up from the bottom of the trunk. I prune them back ...

Gardeners know what not to do when pruning crape myrtles, but the frequent reminders against crape murder can leave some gardeners wondering if it's possible to prune these plants at all. Efforts to ...

The crepe myrtles are among the most satisfactory of plants for the South: showy summer flowers, attractive bark, and (in many cases) brilliant fall color make them year-round garden performers. Long, ...

Dear Roger: I appreciated your Sunday column on crape myrtles. But I still want a little more information about what causes them not to bloom. I have three crape myrtle bushes. One is 7 years old and ...

Flowering trees can transform a dull patio into an at-home oasis, and bring a sense of tranquility to your backyard. However, if you aren't ready to fully commit to planting a tree directly into the ...

Home gardeners need to know how to properly care for and manage crape myrtles in the landscapes. These are the most popular of our flowering trees, and regularly address questions regarding proper ...