How to prune crape myrtle is always a popular subject whenever I make a presentation about pruning trees. The discussion always centers around how far back you should prune them.

The best way to avoid over-pruning crape myrtles is to choose the correct cultivar that matches the location where you wish to put it. For more information on pruning refer to: https://edis.ifas ...

In fact, a crape myrtle planted in full sun with plenty of space to grow needs little to no pruning at all. The reason most often used for topping crape myrtles is that they have gotten too tall ...

Diagram of how to properly prune Crepe Myrtle Q: Should I prune my azaleas while they are down for the winter, like the crape myrtles in my yard? Jim- Pleasant Grove      A ...

To prune a crape myrtle properly, first decide if it needs to be pruned. As with any pruning project, you must have a specific, valid purpose in mind before you begin.

Crepe myrtles grow quickly so you need to start early and prune your plant annually until you achieve a desired shape. They have many uses in the landscape including hedges or allees, or ...

Pruning crape myrtles in summer or fall can stress the tree. It's already dealing with heat and possibly drought, so don’t stress your tree further by pruning it.

The Plant Doctor: Prune crape myrtles, but don’t perform ‘crape murder’ Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook; ...

Here we go again. I see some folks are already hacking on their crape myrtles. The only pruning crape myrtles ever need (if at all) is thinning the trunks as ...

Question: Several crape myrtles have grown well in my landscape. When and how should I prune them for spring? Answer: Actually, you don’t need to prune crape myrtles, but yearly pruning seems to ...

In fact, a crape myrtle planted in full sun with plenty of space to grow needs little to no pruning at all. The reason most often used for topping crape myrtles is that they have gotten too tall ...