also crepe myrtle n. A deciduous shrub (Lagerstroemia indica) native to China and widely cultivated in warm regions for its showy clusters of variously colored flowers with crinkled petals.
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They like very acidic conditions. Get some pine needles and spread them around the base of the tree. That should help you get the blooms going.
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Missouri is the dividng line between zones for crape myrtle--the southern half is ok while the ...
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No, you are talking a bout a "Wax Myrtle", they don't kill fleas but they will run them off and other insects too.
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Just looked it up, it is in fact both a tree and a shrub with different varieties. It does however have bark on all varieties, and is woody. Pretty to look at. Hope this helps.
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