Norfolk Botanical Garden’s 450 crape myrtles have always been valued members of its plant family, especially during their peak flowering times July through August. Now, they are even more special – ...

One of the quintessential landscape staples of the South, the crape myrtle is surely proving its worth right now. It seems that no matter how hot the temperature or how thick and humid the air — the ...

Now’s the time of year you’re most likely to see naked crape myrtle trees, the unfortunate consequence of improper wintertime pruning. The practice has even been given a not-so-affectionate nickname: ...

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.

Too often people hack away at crape myrtle trees and “butcher” them. The term “crape murder” was coined to describe this drastic topping of crape myrtles. Properly selected and properly placed crape ...

You’ve probably seen crape myrtle trees pruned to look like a coat rack. Hopefully, you’re not guilty of doing this. The term “crape murder” was coined to describe this drastic topping of crape ...