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. Unfortunately ...

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.

Urban forestry extension agent Larry Figart has advice for pruning trees in Northeast Florida, including some tips for properly maintaining crape myrtles.

Whenever I get to the Q&A portion of a talk about pruning trees, there is always a question about how to prune crape myrtles. This time of year, those questions are even more common, as folks ...

Young crape myrtles are not supposed to look like older crape myrtles. Over time, young trees will attain the shapely, full canopies of older trees without drastic pruning.

Crape myrtles are usually grown as multi-trunked trees requiring corrective pruning at an early age. Trees are usually pruned to retain three major tree trunks.

I suspect crape myrtle bark scale is spread tree to tree and neighborhood to neighborhood by pruning equipment as well. Hacking and hauling crape myrtles is lots of work.

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.

If crape myrtles are left to grow naturally, they assume a spreading tree-like form, often resembling the Japanese maples from cooler climates. If you feel the urge to do some pruning, be gentle.

I suspect crape myrtle bark scale is spread from tree to tree and neighborhood to neighborhood by pruning equipment as well. Hacking and hauling crape myrtles is a lot of work.

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.

Cutting back crape myrtles too much can not only delay flowering, but it can also stress the tree and make it susceptible to plant diseases. Related: When and How to Prune Trees Safely, Including ...