During the hottest months of summer we really can appreciate flowering plants that put color in our gardens without demanding a lot of time or effort from us in return. Crape myrtles fill the bill.

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Our 10-year-old crape myrtles turned brilliant colors in early ...

There are some very nice crape myrtles that mature at about 15 feet tall, give or take a few feet. The 8-foot width may be more difficult, as crape myrtles tend to be wider than that at maturity.

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Crape myrtles are a versatile group of plants that can provide summer blooms in your landscape. Select the right size and flower color to fit your specific needs. But there are concerns that are ...

Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia spp.) are deciduous shrubs or trees native to southeastern China. The crape myrtle ( Lagerstroemia indica ) was introduced into England in 1759 and met with dismal ...

I’d love to have more crape myrtles around the yard, but it takes a few years of growing to find out what flower color the seeds will produce. Martha Lewis, Chapel Hill A: You are correct about ...

Last summer, a friend and research horticulturist from the Chicago area stopped by the Linnaeus Teaching Garden in Woodward Park for a visit. He was gracious and complimentary as we ...

Fall color is a real asset to our landscape, and nothing outdoes the crape myrtle. So I invite you to take a tour of our hometown, the Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas, and see the red, orange ...

Crape myrtle has little to no salt tolerance, so they are not a good choice for seaside planting. Also, soil type and condition could be an issue, the preference is for slightly acid soil pH, 5.0 ...

Join tree group and get five free crape myrtles. ... These small trees grow up to 25 feet high, with fabulous late-summer flowers, great fall color and beautiful winter bark.

I was thinking about planting crape myrtles that would grow to be about 15 feet in height and 8 feet in width. Please suggest a type of crape myrtle that would not get to be too large. — Rebecca ...