Dear Neil: Why do named varieties of crape myrtles seem to disappear from nurseries? Two popular names from the past, Watermelon Red and Glendora White, are rarely available. As with most other ...

“Varieties that can reach at least 15 to 20 feet are the best to ... is a glossy red new growth compact variety named Summerlasting Strawberry.” For tree-form crape myrtles, choose medium ...