and fiery red in fall. As one of the fastest-growing crepe myrtle trees, the Red Rocket can grow up to 5 feet in one year.

Carol A few fast-growing shade trees include lacebark elm, red maple, Shumard oak and crape myrtle. But for the best recommendation, you need to determine what other characteristics besides fast ...

Crepe myrtles (Lagerostroemia indica) are trees or shrubs that are known for their stunning blossoms in shades of pink, red, ...

Dear Neil: I’m attaching a couple of photos of a tree in my front yard ... You need to cut the offending root in each case.

an ornamental tree popular in landscapes throughout the state of Delaware, are prized for their beauty, exfoliating bark in shades of silver and cinnamon, and long-lasting flowers in a variety of ...

Environmentalists are warning about Richmond’s crape myrtle trees being attacked by a non ... that they believe they can flip Virginia red. “We are six months ahead of the election,” said ...

You can plant varieties of Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia sp.) trees in USDA zones 6 through ... green to white flowers and its signature bright red berries and is an evergreen, for winter color.

dead crape myrtle removed and ground out this spring. Now new sprouts are appearing. Should I continue to let them grow? How can I determine which is the best one to turn into my new tree?

red flowers, yellow flowers, and purple flowers. The backs of these plants peel throughout the seasons, giving the tree a dappled appearance. Crape myrtle roots won’t jeopardize structures or ...

DEAR NEIL: We had had St. Augustine for 27 years, but had it replaced with bermuda sod two months ago. They treated for grubs ...

The ficus tree ... Crape myrtles are some of the showiest shrubs around and they will add a welcome splash of color to a patio or deck, blooming from summer until mid-fall. 4. Crape Myrtle ...

Richmond Tree Stewards, a volunteer group, said crape myrtle trees make up about 7% of the city’s tree canopy. Singlemann said people should take action before the estimated 3,330 crape myrtle ...