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21 Δεκ 2022 · Some gardeners suggest that a crepe myrtle should be pruned after flowering to encourage the plant to flower again. This is because dormant buds become stimulated when the ends of the stems are cut, and new flowers will develop at the tips of these cut stems.
29 Απρ 2022 · Pruning your crepe myrtle is a chore that needs to be done for a few reasons. Pruning can aid in bloom production and help beautify the plant by exposing the exfoliating bark, increasing seasonal interest, and establishing the best size and form by removing suckers and errant branches.
10 Σεπ 2024 · Pruning your crepe myrtle into a multi-trunked or single-trunked tree enhances its autumn and winter interest by highlighting the plant's structure and multi-colored bark. Follow this guide for shaping your crepe myrtle into a showpiece for year-round beauty in the garden.
How do you prune crepe myrtles (without destroying them)? When do you prune these small trees for a second bloom? In our growing guide, learn more about how to care for the “lilac of the South” to maintain its long blooming period of showy flowers.
7 Μαρ 2024 · Crepe myrtle trees bloom on new wood, so pruning needs to occur before growth begins in spring for a fabulous show of flowers. For most of the Southern US, that means the best time to prune a crepe myrtle is between mid-February and mid-March.
Pruning serves to control the size and shape of your crepe myrtle, remove dead or diseased wood, encourage flowering, and improve air circulation within the canopy. Heading back pruning, selective pruning, and deadheading spent flowers are effective techniques for different pruning goals.
17 Οκτ 2024 · Method 1. Preparing to Prune the Plant. Download Article. 1. Gather pruning equipment. To prune a mature crepe myrtle, you're going to need a few different types of pruning tools. Gather the following supplies from your garage or a hardware store before you get started: A hand pruner, for pruning small twigs and thin branches.
