How To Prune Crape Myrtles

Introduced from China, crape myrtles have been grown in the U.S. since the American Revolution and were well-established on plantations throughout the South before the Civil War. Old, unpruned crape ...

MSN: When Is It Too Late to Prune Crape Myrtles? 5 Tips to Time Your Trimming Right

Find out when it is too late to prune crape myrtles if you want to enjoy their flowers. Prune crape myrtles in late winter to encourage strong new growth and flower production. Avoid pruning in spring ...

When Is It Too Late to Prune Crape Myrtles? 5 Tips to Time Your Trimming Right

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Now's the time to prune your crape myrtles to get the most flowers. Prune crape myrtles in late winter to encourage strong new growth and flower production. Avoid pruning in spring, summer, or fall to ...

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Find out when to prune crape myrtles to get the most flowers. Prune crape myrtles in late winter to encourage strong new growth and flower production. Avoid pruning in spring, summer, or fall to ...

Crape myrtles are hardy, low-maintenance plants that come in a variety of sizes and colors. To encourage summer blooms, prune crape myrtles in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.

AOL: When To Prune Crepe Myrtles For Healthy Growth And Beautiful Blooms

You may prune crape myrtle shrubs when they are within reach — the wood is easy to cut and this is the dormant season. However, pruning injures all plants either temporarily, as sap is lost, or ...

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Crape murder is happening all over town. It doesn’t matter how horticulturists talk about proper pruning techniques, each year more and more trees are cut back to stubs. Standard crape myrtles have ...