When Is The Best Time To Trim Crepe Myrtles in Louisiana
The best time to prune crape myrtles in Louisiana is late winter and the best month is February. This time is best because this is when the shrub is fully dormant and can withstand the removal of a large amount of branches with minimal stress. Pruning crepe myrtles usually helps the tree produce more flowers when it resumes growth in the spring and summer.
Even though pruning is good for your crepe myrtles, if not done properly, it can cause harm and unsightly growth. Often you will see crepe myrtle that have been trimmed improperly with excessive knuckles where the cuts were made. Tree lovers call this Crepe Murder. You can avoid this with proper pruning and care.
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I have have (3) beautiful Natchez White Crepe Myrtles that really needs to be trimmed. They are over my house and are hanging on my roof. I need suggestions on how to trim them without Crepe murdering them.