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Crape Myrtle Bark Scale

Posted on June 23, 2014 by AskthePlantMaster

As if we don’t already have enough pest problems to be concerned about, Texas A&M University researchers have identified a new one – Crape Myrtle Bark Scale. First noticed in Texas in 2004, it has since been identified in Arkansas, … Continue reading →

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Extend Blooming of Crape Myrtles

Posted on August 2, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

I recently received a call from a friend asking if it was possible to extend blooming of crape Myrtle trees.  I replied with a yes.  All you need to do is simply remove spent flowers as soon as they finishing … Continue reading →

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Crape Myrtle Care During the Florida Summer

Posted on May 20, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Crape Myrtles – They begin to bloom in summer, especially Natches, which has white flowers.  Soon you’ll be seeing light lavender blooms on Muscogee Crape Myrtles and coral blooms on Tuscarora Crape Myrtles.  As the blooms begin to fade, you … Continue reading →

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Why are yellow leaves starting to show up on my Carpe Myrtle?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by AskthePlantMaster

Why are yellow leaves starting to show up on my Crape Myrtle? Yellow leaves can be symptoms of many things.  Some of which are too much water, not enough water, irregular watering, changes in the weather, pests, mechanical damage, lack … Continue reading →

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