Crape myrtle blooms on new growth, so the best time to cut back these trees is in late winter, before new growth has sprouted ...

I usually wait until mid-January to write something on this topic but this week I saw my first severe pruning of a crape myrtle for this dormant season earlier this month. So, instead of visions of ...

Prune crape myrtles in late winter to encourage strong new growth and flower production. Avoid pruning in spring, summer, or fall to prevent cutting off new flowers and stressing the tree. Never top ...

Question: Lots of shoots are growing from the base and among the limbs of a tree form crape myrtle. Can I remove these to allow yard work? Answer: Do the needed pruning to make your crape myrtle more ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — If you have a crape myrtle tree in your yard, you may have heard about "Crape Murder". It's when the tops of crape myrtles are cut down. Lukas Suzano with Davey Tree of ...

Crape myrtle topping is so prolific that many homeowners do it year after year without knowing why. Removing branches promotes larger, although less numerous, blooms; it is a maintenance task easily ...

Winter is the perfect time for certain trees, but timing is crucial. Pruning at the right moment can keep your trees ...

Though springtime in Lancaster County is greeted by a spectrum of blooming trees and shrubs, late-summer color can be hard to come by. Fortunately, in Lancaster County, we can grow crape myrtle, a ...