Also known as "Lilac of the South" due to its popularity in zones 7 to 9, crape myrtle is a deciduous shrub or small tree that explodes with white, deep rose, or magenta blossoms from July to ...

The South's love affair with crepe myrtles is undeniable. In some areas, you see them on practically every street—and for good reason. Few plants can match their combination of spectacular summer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A crepe myrtle plant will perform best if it is planted somewhere where it can receive full sun in well-draining soil. "Although ...

The iconic crepe myrtle is the most widely planted tree in the South, and much of the credit goes to Southern Living. For 50 years, we’ve told you beautiful it is in every season and how easy it is to ...

The crepe myrtles are among the most satisfactory of plants for the South: showy summer flowers, attractive bark, and (in many cases) brilliant fall color make them year-round garden performers. Long, ...

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 ...

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Like watermelon and homemade ice cream, the blooming of the crepe myrtle signals summertime in Montgomery County. Across the South, the crepe myrtle is there to add its colorful beauty and southern ...

Crape myrtle is a quintessential South Carolina plant. In fact, the first crape myrtles to ever to be planted in the western hemisphere were introduced by Andre Michaux into Goose Creek, South ...

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Q: I pulled out my old, bent crepe myrtle and bought a new one from a grower. It’s still small, but I noticed the trunk is already curving. Is this going to be a problem like the old one? Is there ...