What is this white stuff on the crape myrtle? It’s killing the flowers. It doesn’t seem to affect the leaves closer to the main section of the bush. I have other crape myrtles and shrubbery ...

With such a wide array of sizes available, crape myrtle can be used as either a bush or a tree. “Varieties that can reach at least 15 to 20 feet are the best to tree form,” Tracy advises.

The crape myrtle is a fast growing tree that can be affected by mildew and aphids. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy. Here are results from the 2025 municipal elections in ...

Q: There’s white stuff all over my crape myrtle foliage and flowers. I’ve never seen it this bad. What is it, and what can I do about it? A: Powdery mildew is the culprit, and it seems … ...

Gardening 101: Crape Myrtles 02:31. NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Despite being native to China and Korea, the Crape Myrtle is the official shrub of Texas. You can hardly walk down a street in this ...

The single-trunk crape myrtle is a popular street tree that grows 15 to 25 feet tall and usually does not interfere with power lines. If you have limited space, consider a semi-dwarf variety that ...

Adult females are felt-like white or gray encrustations that stick to crape myrtle parts ranging from small twigs to large trunks. When crushed, these scales exude pink “blood”-like liquid.

Walter Reeves answers Atlanta-area lawn and garden questions, including Japanese beetles' crape myrtle leaf preferences, and dwarf mondo grass getting long.