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And while crape myrtles are lovely to behold and require little water once they’re established, they don’t provide much in the way of shade, a problem when you’re trying to reduce urban heat levels.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2025

That’s the sound of shade tree advocates unhappy that I’m mentioning crape myrtles in this list.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2025

The city’s landscape, from verdant hillside to winding canyon, is flecked with diverse plantings, like coral trees, gum myrtles, and, of course, the tree that has come to symbolize Los Angeles: the palm.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024

Thomas Spencer, the owner of the Heart of Wood Tree Service in Arlington, says calls about crape myrtles with the scale are coming in a lot more often.

From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2023

The abundant crepe myrtles and pink bougainvilleas that dotted the courtyard were also as beautiful and lively as I recalled.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall