Find out how to care for crape myrtle on HGTV Gardens. This top-flowering and easy-to-grow tree or shrub is the queen of the South and great for summer . Few flowering plants can compete with crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 7–9) for vibrant summer color.
Plant care and collection of Crepe Myrtles at Garden. Jump to Crepe Myrtle Care – The tree should be thoroughly drenched immediately after planting. Young crepe myrtle should be watered at least once a . Here are some professional secrets to getting your new.
Natchez crepe myrtles are popular in the South and can even be grown in the North. Read these care and pruning tips to learn how to grow . Re white, pink and purple hybrid crape myrtles bloom longer and can raise your property value! However, the downside of this annual pruning is that it creates an ugly, butchered looking plant. Too often crape myrtles are cut back to bare trunks in the belief this abuse will yield more flowers. In reality this type of severe pruning in . Continue reading “Crape myrtle tree care”