I find that Crape myrtle shrubs (Lagerstroemia spp.) are generally resilient to all sorts of stress in the garden, but they are susceptible to pests and diseases throughout the year. In my ...

• Generally, most pruning of trees and shrubs is best done in late winter. Spring-blooming shrubs should be pruned after ...

Crape myrtle blooms on new growth ... making if more vulnerable to other issues like drought or insect pests.