When do I prune my crepe myrtle?

by Peggy Blackburn

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We live in Southeastern PA.

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Janet Pizaro on Feb 20, 2018

https://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-and-when-to-prune-crape-myrtles/

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Ken on Feb 20, 2018

Yesh, I live there too. All pruning is best before growth starts in the Spring. It is always a good time to remove dead branches.

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Brenda Mohr on Feb 20, 2018

I've always and been told February and that is what I've always done.

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Shoshana on Feb 21, 2018

The end of winter (now) is a good time to prune

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- Shoshana on Feb 21, 2018
  
  Best of luck!
  
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