Now is the time to prune crepe myrtles. If they have been pruned correctly in the past, the task is fairly easy. From the end of each branch, where the seed pod is formed, trace back to the branch from which it grows. Cut about 6” from this branch. This will cause new branches to grow just below the cut.
If the plant has not been properly in the past, remedial pruning will be necessary. You could just start pruning them correctly. If the branches are too long and floppy, it may be necessary to go back more than one intersection to get to a point where the tree has a nice shape. If the tree has been cut back too severely, it may even be best to cut the tree off at ground level and start over growing a pretty tree.
Think about how you want the tree to look. Observe the way the tree grows and prune to achieve your desired results.
David Segrest is an International REALTOR in Charlotte, NC. His email is david@segrestrealty.com , His webpage is http://www.segrestrealty.com , and his international real estate blog is http://dointernationalrealestate.blogspot.com/
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