Now there is a new group of crape myrtles, ... The dark foliage on these dwarf trees and shrubs looks fantastic in combination with orange, blue, yellow or magenta flowers.

Finally, any of the 'Tonto' series would also be sensible for container displays, bred to be semi-dwarf trees and usually growing no more than ten feet. Try this pink 'Tonto' crepe myrtle, with ...

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 ...

Lots of new choices in shrubs are available in sizes that top out in the 2- to 3-foot range, including 'My Monet' weigela, 'Blue Chip' butterfly bush and 'Filli' crape myrtle.

Select dwarf shrubs for around the home that grow to about three to four feet tall, and let them stay in their natural form. It saves a lot of time and effort!

If you have a crape myrtle in an area where you need a smaller plant, you have two basic options: Dig it up and plant a new dwarf cultivar that will require little or no maintenance or prune the ...