crape myrtle
noun
: an Asian shrub (Lagerstroemia indica) of the loosestrife family widely grown in warm regions for its flowers
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Never top crape myrtles, as this can cause disease and stress, damaging the tree's health and appearance.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Most crape myrtles need very little trimming.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Putting aside crape myrtle foliar and floral characteristics, its bark is also of considerable interest.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
These are plants that typically grow in warmer climates such as crape myrtles and camellias.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2025
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Most crape myrtles need very little trimming.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Putting aside crape myrtle foliar and floral characteristics, its bark is also of considerable interest.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
These are plants that typically grow in warmer climates such as crape myrtles and camellias.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2025
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