"You can trim top or bottom....." But don’t over-prune.... According to the Clemson extension site: The practice of chopping off the tops of crape myrtle has become very commonplace. Many people believe that it is required to prom...
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Never use pruning as a means of height control for crape myrtles. It is never proper "to prune standard crape myrtles back." In other words, never "top" any large crape myrtle at any time for any purported reason. ... It is usually best not to apply it to crape myrtles as you trim them. The Crape Myrtle Trails of...
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www.crapemyrtletrails.org/pruning
www.crapemyrtletrails.org/pruning
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If, on the other hand, you are actually digging an established crape myrtle, the best time to do so is during the winter dormant period, generally between Thanksgiving and the end of February. ... How much can I prune my crape myrtles, and when should I do it?
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www.crapemyrtletrails.org/faq
www.crapemyrtletrails.org/faq
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The Time To Prune Crape Myrtles ... So, the best time to trim crapes in is late winter or early spring - just prior to new growth emerging. For years, ... To further "clean up" your crape myrtle tree, you can prune suckers that grew from the trunk base, and twiggy growth that emerged up and along the main trunk(s)
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wilsonbrosnursery.com/How-To/Pruning-Instructions/How-T...
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It's best to keep your pruning just for shaping purposes. Prune your crepe myrtle exactly like you would any other tree. Prune out damage and cross branches, ... He goes absolutely ballistic this time of year with the "crape murderers." So sad to see them chopped down when they're so beautiful if let alone. I've referred to...
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Aug 8, 2005 ... Dear Friends, When your crape myrtle starts to flower, the hot weather is ... This is the best time to prune if you are reshaping the tree, ...
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We will try and answer that question using text and photos but remember, when all is said and done, is up to you as the owner of the crape myrtle tree, to prune it how you prefer. ... This can best be illustrated with photos:
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www.crapemyrtlefarms.com/crape_myrtles.htm
www.crapemyrtlefarms.com/crape_myrtles.htm
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Yes, indeed, between late November and late February is the best time to prune crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica. Since crape myrtle blooms on new wood, you can cut it back fairly severely. For shrub forms, many experts say to cut back the branches 12-18 inches.
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www.farmerfred.com/qna.htm
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When is the Best Time to Prune? ... There are no hard and fast rules, but here is a of list of commonly grown spring flowering trees and shrubs and the best time to prune them. ... Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
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