Proper Crape Myrtle Pruning

Making Pruning Decisions

Crape Myrtles are pruned using the same principles as pruning trees.
 Follow the è to help you make your decisions when pruning.

Characteristics Before

Canopy clutter,
rubbing branches, and
inward growing branches

Characteristics After

Improved light and
air penetration
 

The purpose of pruning the Crape Myrtle is to:

• Train the plant during its early years to have sound structural growth.
• Open the canopy of the plant to allow light and air penetration, thus reducing disease and insect pests and resulting in fewer pesticides sprayed.
• Enhance the natural beauty of the tree.

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