by Rob Swett
Best time to trim Crepe Mertyl tree
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Janet Pizaro
on Dec 07, 2017
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Pjo26908388
on Dec 07, 2017
Hi Rob,Now through early winter. Do any pruning, thinning shaping- it's easy to see the shape when the levels are gone.Crape myrtle blooms on new wood. Pruning encourages the plant to thrive once spring hits. -
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Chas' Crazy Creations
on Dec 07, 2017
Here is an article that might be helpful - https://www.southernliving.com/garden/grumpy-gardener/what-concerns-p -
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Jewellmartin
on Dec 07, 2017
If by some chance your area has already had its first freeze (less than 32*F for more than four hours), wait until the usual date for the last freeze before you prune. Your crepe myrtle might live through a late autumn pruning, but you would be exposing the root stock to permanent damage. It sometimes helps to ask your neighbors what they do, fast! 😇
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 07, 2017
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