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" …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jun 27, 2015 · All crape myrtles would look like/be trees if not pollarded or trimmed into shrubs, as long as they are grown where fully hardy (IDK where the cut-off for that is for this kind of plant, they're …

Aug 19, 2005 · What is the best way to plant this bush & what type of fertilizer to use? Also where to plant them.I have a small front yard,about 12'x20'with a driveway on the side.It is a dwarf crape …

Apr 23, 2016 · Crape Myrtles prefer acidic soil, but with care will do well in most soils once established. The Twilight will mature at 20 to 25 ft tall with a 10 to 15 ft spread.

Plant database entry for Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Basham's Party Pink') with 4 images and 59 data details.