The correct way to prune crape myrtle bushes is to simply prune away last season’s growth during the winter when the bush is dormant. Prune away the long, dormant limbs that grew during the summer and remove all the seed pods. Prune away all sucker growth that sprouts from the bottom of the bushes’ trunk too. To keep crape myrtle bushes at ...

2024年10月25日 · To correctly prune a mature crepe myrtle, you need three tools: A hand pruner to clip twigs and branches less than ½-inch thick. Loppers to cut branches a ½ inch to 1½ inches thick. Pole pruners or a pruning saw which you can use to …

Properly pruning you crape myrtle will maximize blooms, promote new growth and give your plant a great shape. Pruning is done in winter when the plant is dormant, between the months of December and February.

2022年12月21日 · To prune for shape or size maintenance, always prune in late winter when the plant is in the final part of its dormant phase, as new growth will soon arrive. Avoid heavy pruning during fall because this will make the tree more vulnerable to winter damage, and it also means the tree will look unattractive through winter.

2024年4月22日 · 1. Prune crape myrtle in winter. The best time for pruning crape myrtle is late winter because it’s easy to see all the branches before it has sprouted leaves. Crape myrtles bloom on new growth, so there’s no danger of ruining spring flowers. Late winter pruning may spur more blooms by encouraging the plant to put its energy into its ...

2024年8月1日 · To get the best results with your crape myrtles, it’s key to prune at the right time. As I’ve learned, timing can make all the difference. Late winter is the **best time** to prune crape myrtles. In late winter, the trees are still in dormancy, meaning there’s no active growth. This timing helps reduce the risk of winter damage to the new cuts.

Pruning serves to control the size and shape of your crepe myrtle, remove dead or diseased wood, encourage flowering, and improve air circulation within the canopy. Heading back pruning, selective pruning, and deadheading spent flowers are …

2024年7月30日 · Pruning crepe myrtle bushes ensures healthy growth, improves blooming, and keeps the plant aesthetically pleasing. Follow these straightforward steps to get the best results. Preparation

2024年9月10日 · Pruning your crepe myrtle into a multi-trunked or single-trunked tree enhances its autumn and winter interest by highlighting the plant's structure and multi-colored bark. Follow this guide for shaping your crepe myrtle into a showpiece for year-round beauty in the garden.

2024年1月4日 · If you do choose to prune your crepe myrtles, pruning should take place in mid-February to avoid winter injury. Pruning should be done only to shape the tree; not to severely control plant height. Pruning is also not necessary for blooming.