How to Use crepe myrtle in a Sentence

crepe myrtle

noun
  • Once blooms fade, crepe myrtles form seed pods.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 June 2026
  • Plants that once died in the cold — crepe myrtles, camellias — now do just fine.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 22 July 2019
  • Larger trees like oaks will need more space than smaller types, such as crepe myrtle.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • When planning your garden, just make sure not to plant crepe myrtles too close to your house or fence.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Pair your crepe myrtle with classic Southern blooms.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • By year three, your crepe myrtle will be well on the way to reclaiming its former glory.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2021
  • About This Episode A reader needs help with their crepe myrtle.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The ideal window for pruning crepe myrtles may be behind you.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Make sure the crepe myrtle doesn’t shade verbena too much since this perennial does like some sun.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • As for trees from elsewhere, Smith says the crepe myrtle of the south could be a good example.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Jan. 2023
  • This includes even South Texas natives such as crepe myrtle, mesquite and huisache.
    — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 21 May 2021
  • Hydrangeas are shade-loving shrubs that can grow well in the dappled light of a sun-loving crepe myrtle tree.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Read the label and follow the instructions to ensure it can be used on crepe myrtle.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Place your crepe myrtle tree in full sun for the best flowering and air circulation.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026
  • Now for other people whose crepe myrtles look like yours, black bark and white specks are classic signs of crepe myrtle scales.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Dogwoods like more shade than crepe myrtles do, but thoughtful planting can help the two work well together.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Limestone paving is buoyed by a mélange of greenery, including star jasmine and crepe myrtle.
    — Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024
  • Here’s how to prepare your crepe myrtles for winter as the temperatures drop.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The only reason to severely prune crepe myrtle is if the tree has overgrown its space and is taking over your home.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Towering sycamores, magnolias, pine and crepe myrtle trees shade lawns and houses.
    — Debbie Funk, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Plant them outside of the crepe myrtle tree’s drip line to keep the two plants from competing for water and nutrients.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • This is also a good time to check the crepe myrtle for signs of pests or disease and treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Most healthy crepe myrtle plants can withstand a minor infestation.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Andrea planted roses, a New Zealand tea tree and a crepe myrtle.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
  • Drought-tolerant once established, crepe myrtles bloom in the heat of summer in shades of purple, pink, red, or white.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Drought-tolerant once established, crepe myrtles bloom in the heat of summer in shades of purple, pink, red, or white.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 July 2023
  • Reflecting pools are illuminated at night, and a grove of crepe myrtle trees provide a canopy of shade.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2021
  • If your crepe myrtle provides a good amount of shade, hostas (Hosta) are a great choice for planting underneath them.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Once established, crepe myrtles only need water about once every other week.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 June 2025
  • The cemetery is spread across 15 mostly flat acres, outlined by Bradford pear trees and crepe myrtles.
    — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 20 May 2020

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