Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle ornamental shrub pink flowers in tropical garden against blue sky.

Crepe Myrtle Bush vs. Crepe Myrtle Tree: Is There a Difference?

Crepe Myrtle Bush Vs Tree: How To Shape Yours

Crape (or “great”) myrtles are actually excellent trees — when we let them be trees. In Oklahoma, they’re often topped and butchered every year, kept low like a bush, a practice commonly called crape murder. That kind of pruning creates weak, ugly growth, fewer blooms, and constant maintenance problems. When crape myrtles are pruned properly and trained into a true tree form, they become one of the most beautiful ornamental trees we have — great structure, smooth bark, fall color, and a natural

How To Grow And Care For Crepe Myrtle - Bunnings Australia

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