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Crepemyrtle pruning

22 years ago

I have a 4 feet tall crepemyrtle. I want to prune cause its shaping like a shrub form. I want a umbrella look. I have some suckers or shoots forming at the base of my tree. My crepemyrtle is not blooming now. Is it safe to cut now?

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mudbugtx
22 years ago
I prune suckers all summer long, so it shouldn't be a problem. Severe branch pruning should be done in the winter while dormant, but maintenance pruning(ie. water sprouts, small branches) can be done anytime.
naneemc
19 years ago
I planted a Crepemyrtle this Spring. I live on Long Island N.Y. Could somebody tell me when to cut it back. I would like to keep it on the low side. No more than 4' tall.
Thanks
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naneemc
19 years ago
how much and when should crepemyrtles be trimmed?

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