And it is not healthy for the trees in the long run. Drastically cutting back crape myrtles creates large wounds that can serve as points of entry for fungal decay organisms. Pruning like this may ...
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 ...
Related: The 12 Best Pruning Shears of 2024 to Keep Your Garden in Check 1. Cut back crape myrtle in the late winter. Crape myrtle blooms on new growth, so the best time to cut back these trees is ...