Two new stems will emerge from beneath your cuts.
Crapemyrtle trees bloom on the new growth, so any pruning that is needed should be done prior to new growth beginning- for most of the south, this will be from mid February through mid March. Crapemyrtles are often one of the last plants to begin growing in the garden, waiting on warmer temperatures; so don’t worry if February is slipping.
Apr 06, Some choose to prune Crepe Myrtles in the fall. This will allow the beautifully mottled bark to be visible through the winter, but it also removes the growth that typically protects the tree during freezing temperatures.
When in doubt, your local Certified Arborist can answer you questions about crepe myrtle treemulch.clubted Reading Time: 9 mins.
Oct 22, Pruning to Promote Health. Crepe myrtle can become densely branched if allowed to grow as it pleases, and some people may be concerned that this isn’t good for the health of the tree. Certainly, in older varieties of crepe myrtle, the tree should have its branches thinned out to ensure good airflow to prevent disease.
However, most modern Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins. Jun 05, To further"clean up" your crape myrtle tree, you can also prune any suckers that grew from the base of the trunk and any twiggy growth that emerged up and along the main trunk(s). That's all there is to it. Now you can sit back and watch your crape myrtle grow much fuller and produce twice as many flower clusters every season!Missing: Greenwood IN.
Feb 19, Start Pruning from the Bottom.
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It’s best to work your way up when pruning a crape myrtle. If there are any small branches or growth on the trunk or root area of the tree, such as suckers, you can either cut or break them off by hand, if they are small enough.
Be careful not to cut into the trunk when making the treemulch.clubted Reading Time: 3 mins.