How to properly prune a crape myrtle without harming the tree. Join Alicia, our ISA Certified Arborist and Horticulturalist here at Verdant Landscape, as she explains the right way to prune a crape myrtle. WHY we prune Pruning should always have a clear objective: • Create clearance • Reduce risk • Improve structure and/or shape • Remove dead or broken branches WHEN to prune The best time to prune crape myrtles is during the dormant season, typically December through mid-February. HOW to prune •

CRAPE MYRTLE PRUNING 101 | Mississippi State University Extension Service

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HOW TO PRUNE A CRAPE MYRTLE! In this video, MSU Extension horticulture specialist Dr. Jeff Wilson shows you the correct way to prune crape myrtle trees! Learn more: http://ow.ly/rhYv30inZhP #MSUext | Mississippi State University Extension Service

Caring for crape myrtles can be tough, but it doesn't have to be murderous. Watch to learn how to properly prune crape myrtles from our Horticulturist Ken Akins. ⬇ | City of Tampa

February is a great time to prune crape myrtles, just make sure you don't commit crape murder. This term is used to describe severely cutting back crape myrtle trees. St. Tammany Parish county agent Will Afton discusses proper pruning techniques in this video from Banting's Nursery. | LSU AgCenter

LSU AgCenter horticulturist Kerry Heafner demonstrates how to properly prune a crape myrtle. Avoid crape murder and prune properly! | LSU AgCenter