Nothing says summer in the South like crepe myrtles. Found in many shapes, sizes, and varieties, their arching branches make them a mainstay for framing many a courtyard. The tree loves heat and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crepe myrtle tree in a front yard - Christine_kohler/Getty Images When you have a small yard, you might think trees are out of the ...

My husband wants to plant crape myrtle trees on the side of the house. We live on a corner lot and this will be nice curb appeal with the proper up lighting. However, I see crape myrtles that grow to ...

Crepe myrtles are certainly beautiful on their own, as the focal point in a flower bed or perched in a corner of the backyard to add some color. But if you’re looking to add color in all seasons or ...

Crepe myrtle shrubs and trees are in full bloom this time of year. I’ve seen some nice specimens in local landscapes as well as at the old airport, in some cemeteries and in Hilo parking lots. The ...

So far, 2025 has been the best year I’ve seen for crape myrtles in the past 15 or 20. Many of us feel they’re the best flowering shrubs and small trees for the South, and this year is certainly ...

I usually wait until mid-January to write something on this topic but this week I saw my first severe pruning of a crape myrtle for this dormant season earlier this month. So, instead of visions of ...