Crape myrtles are commonly attacked by crape myrtle aphids. This often leads to a black fungus, called sooty mold, forming on leaves and branches in mid- to late summer. Control these insects by ...

The commonly planted Natchez crape myrtle is known for the cinnamon brown inner bark that is revealed when the outer bark ...

Q: Our crape myrtle got out of control, so we cut it down and had the stump dug up. Two years later, little shoots are appearing in the lawn, anywhere from a few inches to four feet away from the ...

MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about crape myrtles, summer vegetables, lemon trees, tomato plants, indoor palms and ...

Crape myrtles growing in shade and areas with poorer air movement are most susceptible to powdery mildew, a fungal disease. By Tom MacCubbin UPDATED: April 24, 2019 at 2:31 AM EDT ...

I have white spots that turn to a blackish mold on my crape myrtles. What is it and how do I get rid of it? Tricia, Tulsa. We addressed this issue in this column last year, but some of the ...

All common crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica, L. fauriei and their hybrids) are susceptible. Native to Asia, this pest was first discovered in the U.S. in the Dallas, Texas, area in 2004.

The blackish trunks on the crape myrtles around town are caused by a Chinese insect known as crape myrtle bark scale. It doesn’t kill the trees, ... making insecticide control more effective.

Q: Is there an effective treatment for crape myrtle bark scale? We haven’t seen it before and don’t really know how to eliminate it. A: As insects in Texas go, this is a comparative newcomer ...

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 ...

Texas A&M Forest Service posted a warning against "crape murder" on social media Tuesday. Crape myrtles are a beautiful ...

Question: We have a crape myrtle developing a white coating on the leaves. What damage does it do, and how can it be controlled?Answer: What sort of looks like snow is called powdery mildew, a ...