So, is it spelled "Crepe Myrtle" or "Crape Myrtle"? The flower is named after the blooms, which resemble crepe paper, and because of that I have always spelled it as "crepe". Historically, though, "Crape" …

Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Muskogee') Muskogee has proved to be a fast-growing and tough tree in my zone 6b windy hilltop garden. Newly planted in fall, 2014, Muskogee survived the unusually cold …

Plant database entry for Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Tuscarora') with 29 images, 2 comments, and 48 data details.

Jul 1, 2025 · Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia spp.) are generally heat/drought tolerant but, when irrigation is insufficient, they are not mulched or irrigation is not increased in the summer months, their foliage …

Can I grow crape myrtle in the New York area? Answer This beautiful small tree (originating in Asia and naturalized in the South) is usually regarded as a southern tree. In the New York area we are on the …

Ongoing Care, Propagation MethodsHow to Grow and Care for Crepe Myrtles Introduction The Crepe Myrtle is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized deciduous tree that produces large, colorful flowers …

Plant database entry for Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) with 58 images and 69 data details.

Jun 30, 2020 · Thread in the Ask a Question forum forum by stonesmith: I prune these crape myrtles every year and every year I get new growth at the top. This year all o...

Apr 15, 2021 · Hello! I have a Catawba Crape Myrtle in zone 7/8 (Baltimore, MD.) The branches have already leafed out nicely except for the tips. The final 4" or so of most of the branches looks dry and …

Nov 29, 2016 · I know I can start the older Crape Myrtle trees from cuttings, but can I start the Newer Black Diamond Trees the same way? I use root hormone powder on all my cuttings.