Although native to eastern Asia, crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia) are almost indispensable in the Southern landscape. Their vibrantly colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red and white from May to ...

So far, 2025 has been the best year I've seen for crape myrtles in the past 15 or 20. Many of us feel they're the best flowering shrubs and small trees for the South, and this year is certainly ...