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Is it a good time to prune crape myrtle now?

April 26, 2017crape good Myrtle prune time

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Is it a good time to prune crape myrtle now?

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If you are pruning for improved shape and form, it is best to prune them in late winter (approximately mid-February) during their dormant period. Pruning too early in the dormant season can promote new growth which will be killed by the next freeze. It is also important to remember that crape myrtles should not be pruned hard regularly because it can cause excessive vegetative growth the basal sprouting.