By JOYCE DEAN For the Daily Facts The Tree of the Month for July is the Lagerstroemia indica, commonly known as the crape myrtle tree. This tree has a fascinating story. Not a myrtle but a member o… ...

Crape myrtles, Lagerstroemia spp., are deciduous shrubs or trees native to southeastern China. The crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, was introduced into England in 1759 and met with dismal ...

When choosing a crape myrtle to purchase, take into account its growth habit and eventual size. Don't keep pruning a 20-foot tree into a 6-foot bush, as it will become unattractive and shorten its ...

Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia spp.) are deciduous shrubs or trees native to southeastern China. The crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) was introduced into England in 1759 and met with dismal ...

A tall, lavender crape myrtle offsets a Collin County residence. Young Tuscarora crape myrtles highlight the entry to a neighborhood. Editor's note: 13th in a series If you’re looking for a ...

The author blames the practice of "crape murder," or cutting back all branches annually, for the weak growth. Proper pruning, ...