The commonly planted Natchez crape myrtle is known for the cinnamon brown inner bark that is revealed when the outer bark ...

Many crape myrtle trees across the D.C. region are infested by a bug called bark scale, which leaves behind a black fungal infection. A cure is elusive.

Garden tip of the week with Jennifer Ferguson. Today, we will discuss the crape myrtle bark scale. This small elongated insect is white and gray, feeds on the crape myrtle tree, and produces a swee… ...

Stressed, small, or containerized trees may be more vulnerable. Inspect crape myrtles for white to gray fluff or wax on branches and trunks, or use a double-sided tape wrapped around a branch to ...

WASHINGTON — Crape Myrtle trees are found all over the DMV. They boast beautiful blooms and are a staple of many landscapes. But little white critters, called bark scale, are threatening the trees.

What is this white stuff on the crape myrtle? It’s killing the flowers. It doesn’t seem to affect the leaves closer to the main section of the bush. I have other crape myrtles and shrubbery ...

Crape myrtle bark scale is a small insect that is amethyst to pink in coloration but covers itself with a white waxy covering for protection. This insect is commonly found in southern Delaware, and ...

Adult females are felt-like white or gray encrustations that stick to crape myrtle parts ranging from small twigs to large trunks. When crushed, these scales exude pink “blood”-like liquid.

The single-trunk crape myrtle is a popular street tree that grows 15 to 25 feet tall and usually does not interfere with power lines. If you have limited space, consider a semi-dwarf variety that ...

Both the crape myrtle tree (Lagerstroemia) and the bark scale are native to Asia.The tree was introduced to Charleston, South Carolina, in 1790 by French botanist André Michaux. The insect was first ...

It’s relatively easy to spot crape myrtle bark scale. They are one of the few scales that attack crape myrtles. Adult females look like white, or gray felt stuck to various parts of the tree.

My husband wants to plant crape myrtle trees on the side of the house. We live on a corner lot and this will be nice curb appeal with the proper up lighting. However, I see crape myrtles that grow ...