How to Prune a Crape Myrtle Into a Tree
Crape Myrtles are a unique kind of shrub or tree that bloom on their new growth or new wood. Pruning the shrub into a tree isn't impossible. It just takes some patience, a steady hand and a good pair of pruning shears. Wait for the Crape Myrtle ... [... more]
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Pruning Crepe Myrtles
Crepe myrtles are one of the prettiest trees we grow in the south. And they can be as pretty in the winter time with their bark, as they can in the summertime with their flowers-- if they are pruned correctly. And we see so many bad examples ... [... more]
University of Arkansas Home & Garden |
Crape Myrtle
Crape myrtle is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized, deciduous tree that produces large, colorful flowers over a long period from midsummer to fall. The foliage is attractive in fall and the textured bark provides winter interest. Another ... [... more]
National Gardening Association |
Crapemyrtle Problems
- When a dormant crapemyrtle plant becomes dehydrated before planting, it may not leaf out at the normal time in the spring. With time it should begin new growth. The problem can be avoided by keeping container grown and balled and burlapped ... [... more]
NC State University Coop Extension |
Pruning Crapemyrtles
Authors: Bonnie Appleton, Extension Horticulture Specialist, Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center; James Orband, Extension Horticulture Agent, York County; Kathleen Bartkus, Graduate Student, Virginia Tech. One of Virginia's ... [... more]
Virginia Tech Extension |
COMMON CRAPEMYRTLE
This publication gives an overview of the culture and management of crapemyrtles and includes information on pruning, pests, and care of crapemyrtles. [... more]
Alabama Cooperative Extension System |
Crape Myrtle
There are many species of crape myrtle and most are native to Asia. A genus of approximately 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees or large shrubs, they are favored primarily for their showy flowers, which vary from white to pink, lavender, ... [... more]
GardenGuides |
Pink Velour Crape Myrtle Five Gallon Plant
 Features: We ship all of our plants potted in soil to ensure a healthier start when planted in yard or garden. The Pink Velour Crape myrtle, one of the new Lagerstroemia hybrids, is a refreshing treat for those hard to fill, hot sunny spots in your [... more]
$59.98
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Dynamite Crape Myrtle Plant Five Gallon
Features: Shipped as a potted five gallon specimen to ensure a healthier start when planted in yard or garden. This new lagerstroemia variety is the first true red crape myrtle variety growing tall enough to be trained into a tree, yet versatile enough [... more]
$59.98
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Bayer 12 Month Tree & Shrub Protect & Feed Granules - 3 ...
Features: Bayer Crop #701600B1 4LB Tree/Shrub Granules BAYER CROP SCIENCE No help with Japanese beetles: When I saw this product at my local home improvement store, I was delighted--a way to feed my trees and also protect them from the summer onslaught [... more]
$29.99
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How to Grow Crape Myrtle From a Cutting
With its large colorful bunches of flowers bursting from graceful branches, crape myrtle is a favorite among gardeners in the Southeast of the U.S. Originally imported from Asia in the eighteenth century, it thrives in zones 7 to 9 but will grow ... [... more]
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Crapemyrtle, A Grower's Thoughts
THE book on crapemyrtle: I received this beautiful book through amazon.com and have read and reread it several times now. I must congratulate the author. It is beautifully written and a delight for the eye as well (not only because of the sumptuous [... more]
$27.95
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