Can I still cut back crepe myrtle trees?

by Mary

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My trees need it badly not sure if too late brfore budding.

What is easy way to do this without doing what's called crepe murder?

Thanks

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Janet Pizaro on Mar 20, 2017

homeguides.sfgate.com/time-trim-crape-myrtle-bushes-trees-44490.html

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Shoshana on Mar 21, 2017

How to not commit crepe murder:

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- Mary on Mar 21, 2017
  
  Thank'you for the info. I'll check today , hope not too late for my area.
  
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KimH on Mar 22, 2017

not certain where you are at; but down here in Texas; we are advised to NOT cut them back unless it is absolutely necessary; they will not bloom for several years if cut back; and I like my crepe myrtle blooms... :D

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- Mary on Mar 23, 2017
  
  Thank you. I'm in NC. fortunately no buds yet, but I am going to have to hire someone to do the work, probably late winter nxt year. My trees are way too large. I love the blooms also.
  
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