A poorly pruned crepe myrtle tree can turn into an eyesore with twiggy growth and a lack of flowers. Follow this guide to keep your tree in tip-top shape.

Pruning your crepe myrtle into a multi-trunked or single-trunked tree enhances its autumn and winter interest by highlighting the plant's structure and multi-colored bark. Follow this guide for ...

There are many reasons why these ornamental trees from China, Korea, and Japan are not popular with professional gardeners, including their overabundance, difficulty of removal, and nonnative status.

This deciduous tree native to Asia thrives in pots and containers with good drainage. The crepe myrtle gets its name from its delicate, paper-like flowers that bloom in vibrant shades of pink, red, ...

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In recent days, the kapok trees across Xiamen, Fujian province, have entered their blooming season, forming a vibrant spring scene. [Photo by Chen Bo/chinadaily.com.cn] In recent days, the kapok ...

Although the trees were intended to be primarily planted in Washington, D.C., they arrived from Japan in Seattle, and Puget Sound quickly integrated the cherry blossom into the local flora.

His insects had just flown from one of Giles’ hives because it had become overcrowded, and settled in a swarm on a nearby flowering crepe myrtle tree. Giles, who would normally wear full ...

“With the title of Queen, I want to be the beautiful blossomed Crape Myrtle tree but also remind our community that without your hardships and your roots, you will never blossom into your true self. I ...