Tag: Crape Myrtles
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Crape Myrtle: The Perfect Tree for Texas Landscapes
The crape myrtle (or crepe myrtle) has been called the perfect Texas landscape plant. It comes in a variety of sizes—from groundcover all the way up to a 35 ft tree. It produces clusters of glorious blooms. It’s disease resistant, drought tolerant, and grows fast in just about any soil type. And even the crape myrtle…
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Why Are Crepe Myrtles Turning Black?
It is a rare neighborhood in North Texas that does not have a crepe myrtle or two planted along its streets. Crepe myrtles bloom in the summer, adding color and pop to any landscape. But like any plant in your yard, crepe myrtles need the right care and treatment, or they could become diseased or…
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Why are My Crape Myrtles Black?
That unappealing black coating on your tree is actually a harmless byproduct of a bug! The black substance is called sooty mold and grows on the waste product of an insect called scale. The mold itself is fairly harmless, more aesthetic than anything. It can even be washed off with a high-powered hose or wet…