Why Won't My Crape Myrtle Bloom?

89.3 WRKF Baton Rouge | By Dan Gill

Published July 11, 2015 at 4:32 AM CDT

Although native to the Far East, Crape Myrtles are almost indispensable in the southern landscape. Their vibrantly colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red and white, from May into September, virtually define the summer season here in Baton Rouge. The relatively small size of the Crape Myrtle and the colorful flowers the tree produces makes it useful in a variety of landscape situations.

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Dan Gill

Dan is an Associate Professor in Consumer Horticulture with the LSU AgCenter. He is the spokesperson for the LSU AgCenter’s "Get It Growing project," an effort encouraging home horticulture throughout Louisiana. Dan is also author of "Month-by-Month Gardening in Louisiana" and co-author of the "Louisiana Gardener’s Guide."

Why Won't My Crape Myrtle Bloom?

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