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How To Propagate Crepe Myrtle Trees
Cover with a plastic bag to keep them moist. Add a thin layer of sphagnum moss and place the pot or tray in a plastic grow bag. Plant crepe myrtle trees in fall in areas with full sun and moist, well-drained soil.Learning how to propagate crepe myrtle...
Ohio
Willoughby
Crepe Myrtle Trees: Tips For Crepe Myrtle Care
Insects, such as, may feed on succulent new growth and create a substance calledthat attracts sooty black mold spores. Too much pruning from the top sends suckers shooting from the bottom of the tree or the roots, resulting in additional pruning and unnecessary...
Ohio
Willoughby
Pruning Crepe Myrtle Trees
As with most trees and shrubs, one of the most questions is “How to prune a crepe myrtle?”Before going into how to prune crepe myrtle trees, we need to look at if you need to prune you crepe myrtle at all.
Ohio
Willoughby
Crepe Myrtle Alternatives: What Is A Good Substitute For A Crepe Myrtle Tree
Read on to find an ideal substitute for a crepe myrtle for your backyard or garden.Why would anyone look for alternatives to crepe myrtle? Have earned a permanent spot in the hearts of Southern U.S. gardeners for their easy-care abundance.
Ohio
Willoughby
Crepe Myrtle Lifespan: How Long Do Crepe Myrtle Trees Live
For more information about the lifespan of crepe myrtles, read on.Crepe myrtle is a versatile plant with many ornamental features. If you plant in, you'll get less flowers and the crepe myrtle lifespan may also be limited because of increased disease...
Ohio
Willoughby
Information On Crepe Myrtle Tree Problems
Their larvae are complete pests and with enough of these beetles, can destroy a whole tree. Crepe myrtle pests include aphids and mold. This means that no energy will be expended by the tree for flowers, which causes the crepe myrtle problems., be careful...
Ohio
Willoughby
No Leaves On Crepe Myrtle: Reasons For Crepe Myrtle Not Leafing Out
When winter temperatures are too cold or when you have a freeze too late in the year, leaf buds can suffer injury. Scrape off some of the bark near the dead buds. Many people feel that pruning tools should be cleaned with a household disinfectant or bleach...
Ohio
Willoughby
Saving Crepe Myrtle Seeds: How To Harvest Crepe Myrtle Seeds
If you are wondering how to harvest crepe myrtle seeds, this article will help. Place them in a vase with water on a plate or tray. ) makes many homeowners' list of favorites in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 10.
Ohio
Willoughby
Crepe Myrtle Transplanting: When And How To Transplant Crepe Myrtle Trees
The bigger your tree, the more friends you should invite to help. Read on for all the information you need to make transplanting a crepe myrtle a snap.If you plant a tree, you hope to put in in a “forever” location, where it can live out its life...
Ohio
Willoughby
Yellowing Crepe Myrtle Leaves: Why Are Leaves On Crepe Myrtle Turning Yellow
There is no real point in trying fungicides against this type of leaf spot since they are not very effective.Your best bet is planting the trees in sunny spots where air circulates freely.
Ohio
Willoughby
Tips To Grow Crepe Myrtles In Containers
Unfortunately, only people who live in6 or higher can grow crepe myrtles in the ground. Just a few nights of freezing weather can kill a container grown crepe myrtle. As a matter of fact, being in a container outdoors raised their vulnerability to the...
Ohio
Willoughby
Best Crepe Myrtle Pruning Time: When To Prune Crepe Myrtle
Prune the blossoms off.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });This practice should not be done too late in the year, as it may cause the tree to delay going into dormancy which in turn could kill it over the...
Ohio
Willoughby
Crepe Myrtle Pest Control: Treating Pests On Crepe Myrtle Trees
These shiny green-black beetles are as unmistakable as they are frustrating to try to treat. They're closely related to aphids, but because of the protective barrier, they'll need stronger stuff.
Ohio
Willoughby
Is Bark Shedding From A Crepe Myrtle Tree Normal?
When the colors fade, they are more like light green-gray to a dark red.So, if you notice peeling bark on crepe myrtle, leave it alone! This is just one more wonderful way for this tree to actually enhance your landscape and yard.
Ohio
Willoughby
Crepe Murder Mystery
Luckily for Myrtle, I did not have the proper tools or height for the job. My initial plan for a jungle get-away complete with Tarzan swinging on a vine, was modified somewhat when I came across a zone chart.
California
El Segundo
Sunset Magictm Crape Myrtle
Prices start at : 44.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Sizzling color combo! Easy-care, no-fuss, reliably stunning color is no problem for sizzling Sunset Magic Crape Myrtle. Sunset Magic is easy to keep short with good pruning, but it only reaches 5'-10' tall naturally, so it will already fit into even small...
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Mature Height: 5 - 10 feet
  • Moisture: Widely Adaptable
  • Foliage: Burgundy
  • Mature Spread: 4 - 8 feet
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Nebraska
Omaha
Black Diamond Red Hottm Crape Myrtle
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

This is a truly unique hedge plant. Don't wait to order yours! * Dark, dramatic foliage spring to summer * Hot red flowers all season * Great in containers They are also drought tolerant once established.
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Foliage: Black
  • Moisture: Widely Adaptable
  • Brand: Black Diamond
  • Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia BLACK DIAMOND 'Red Hot'
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Nebraska
Omaha
Dynamite Crape Myrtle Tree Form
Prices start at : 79.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

Dynamite can be planted as a specimen or in groups, and looks attractive when underplanted with a ground cover. * Deep red blooms * Powdery mildew resistant * Exciting fall color After a summer of blooms, you will see the leaves turn a bright orange,...
  • Mature Height: 15 - 20 feet
  • Fall Color: Orange
  • Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia DYNAMITE 'Whit II'
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
Nebraska
Omaha
Twilight Magic Crape Myrtle
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

It makes a great foundation planting, providing interest all year, whether from foliage, flowers or bark. When it is in bloom, though, it's breathtaking. Add mystery to your garden with this pink and plum beauty It was dusk, just as the sun was setting...
  • Mature Height: 12 - 16 feet
  • Mature Spread: 8 feet
  • Soil Type: Well-drained
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia 'PIILAG-VIII'
Nebraska
Omaha
Black Diamond Purely Purpletm Crape Myrtle
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

You will be love the amazing contrast this shrub brings to your landscape. It makes quite the statement flanking a sunny door or strategically located as specimen plants around your patio.
  • Mature Height: 10 - 12 feet
  • Flower Color: Vibrant Purple
  • Soil Type: Well-drained
  • Mature Spread: 8 feet
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Growth Rate: Medium
Nebraska
Omaha
Black Diamond Blushtm Crape Myrtle
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

It is a winner as a foundation plant but if you want something really different for a fence border or flowering hedge, this really fits the bill. Blushing-pink Blooms Light Up BLACK Foliage! The Blush Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia ‘Diamond Blush') is...
  • Foliage: Black
  • Mature Spread: 8 feet
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Moisture: Widely Adaptable
  • Flower Color: Blush Pink
  • Mature Height: 10 - 12 feet
Nebraska
Omaha
Black Diamond Shell Pinktm Crape Myrtle
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

It makes an excellent foundation plant and a beautiful fence border or flowering hedge. * Coral-pink blooms for months * Great fall color * Great for smaller spaces Shell Pink Magic resists powdery mildew and is drought tolerant once it is established.
  • Soil Type: Well-drained
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Brand: Black Diamond
  • Mature Height: 10 to 12 feet
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Growth Rate: Medium
Nebraska
Omaha
Pink Crape Myrtle
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

Brilliant Summer Color The Pink Crape Myrtle is a deciduous tree that provides brilliant color all summer long. It won't give you any trouble if you chose to prune it to a small shape, and it's drought tolerant and quite hardy.
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Mature Height: 10 - 20 feet
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
  • Fall Color: Yellow
  • Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Rosea'
Nebraska
Omaha
Purple Crape Myrtle
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

The best feature of the Crape Myrtle is certainly the impressive purple display it enacts each year. * Year round color * Hardy When fall arrives your Myrtle will once again immerse itself in color as its leaves transform into brilliant reds and yellows.
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Mature Height: 10 - 20 feet
  • Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Purpurea'
  • Mature Spread: 6 - 8 feet
  • Fall Color: Yellow
  • Growth Rate: Fast
Nebraska
Omaha
Plum Magic Crape Myrtle
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

It is a semi-dwarf version that blooms in early summer and, if deadheaded, again in late summer. Order yours today! * Deep purple/maroon leaves turn rich green * Unique fuchsia-pink blooms * Semi-dwarf

6 - 10 feet

    • Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic'
    • Mature Height: 6 - 10 feet
    • Brand: First Editions
    • Moisture: Widely Adaptable
    • Mature Spread: 6 - 10 feet
    • Soil Type: Well-drained
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    Sioux Crape Myrtle
    Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

    This is quickly followed by dark pink flowers that bloom continuously through the hottest part of summer without batting an eye. These are available right now. Over 100 days of blooms! Everything about the Sioux Crape Myrtle tree is colorful – the leaves,...
    • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
    • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
    • Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Sioux'
    • Foliage: green
    • Mature Height: 12 - 15 feet
    • Growth Rate: Medium
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    Black Diamond Pure Whitetm Crape Myrtle
    Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

    Black Diamond crape myrtles are easy care, dependable and disease resistant. This is a gorgeous hedge plant that grows to 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide. The black and white color scheme draws your eye, whether you use several planted together to make a...
    • Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia BLACK DIAMOND 'Pure White'
    • Flower Color: White
    • Brand: Black Diamond
    • Foliage: Black
    • Moisture: Widely Adaptable
    • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
    Nebraska
    Omaha
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