Why is My Crepe Myrtle Turning Black?
People cherish crepe myrtles, aka, crape myrtles for their vibrant blooms and ability to thrive in warmer climates. But, if you’ve noticed your crepe myrtle turning black, chances are you’re dealing with a common pest problem. Blackened leaves, stems, and bark make your tree look diseased and unattractive. If left untreated, these issues will reduce […]
Caring for Crape Myrtles: A How-To Guide
Crape myrtle, a magnificent shrub that originated in China and is also known as loosestrife, is a genus of over 50 tree and shrub cultivars. This blog post, Caring for Crape Myrtles: A How-to Guide, will provide important information for aspiring arborists. These plants are extremely diverse. A few being deciduous and some evergreen; their […]