The bark of a tree is its own protection against the weather. While we shrug on a coat when it’s wet or cold, a tree will ...

It’s such a widespread problem that there’s a name for pruning these trees incorrectly: crape murder. So when, why, and how should you prune your crape myrtle? This guide explains everything ...

Crape myrtle trees vary in size depending on the cultivar, ranging from small ornamental varieties to large, stately trees. Known for their prolific blooms in mid to late summer, their flower ...

I work with crape myrtles several days per week ... Dear Neil: The wind has caused a crack in a 4-inch branch on a hackberry tree that extends over our driveway. Can a limb like that be bound ...

Crape myrtles are the most popular summer flowering tree in the U.S. Although rarely fatal to the trees, the sticky leaves and black trunks take away the attractive appearance of the trees and ...

Why are the trunks of my crape myrtles turning black? They look rather unsightly. Mine aren't the only ones doing this -- ...

It doesn’t matter how horticulturists talk about proper pruning techniques, each year more and more trees are cut back to stubs. Standard crape myrtles have the potential to be wonderful small ...

It's when the tops of crape myrtles are cut down. Lukas Suzano with Davey Tree of Nashville says you don't need to trim your trees so aggressively. There's a better way to take care of them.