Pruning A Crepe Myrtle Tree

AOL: How to Prune a Crepe Myrtle Tree the Right Way, Straight From a Pro

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Crepe myrtles, Lagerstroemia indica, vary in size from dwarf shrubs to multi-trunked and single-trunk trees growing to 30 feet tall. Most varieties produce beautiful blooms starting in spring or ...

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How to Prune a Crepe Myrtle Tree the Right Way, Straight From a Pro

MSN: Here's The Prime Time To Prune Your Crepe Myrtle Tree, And How To Do It

In the picture above, it's obvious that something has gone wrong. When you drive past a heavily pruned crepe myrtle tree (occasionally spelled "crape myrtle") your impression might be that someone ...

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Here's The Prime Time To Prune Your Crepe Myrtle Tree, And How To Do It

The Beaumont Enterprise: Don't make this mistake when pruning your Crepe Myrtles

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crepe myrtle tree in a front yard - Christine_kohler/Getty Images When you have a small yard, you might think trees are out of the ...

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MSN: How To Protect The Crepe Myrtle Tree In Your Yard So It Survives The Winter

Among the many mistakes everyone makes when growing crepe myrtle, improper care during the winter is the nail in the coffin that will kill your beautiful, blooming trees. Crepe myrtle trees ...

How To Protect The Crepe Myrtle Tree In Your Yard So It Survives The Winter

Prune crape myrtles in late winter to encourage strong new growth and flower production. Avoid pruning in spring, summer, or fall to prevent cutting off new flowers and stressing the tree. Never top ...