Q&A - Do I have to prune off the top of my Crape Myrtle?
Question:
I see a lot of people in my neighborhood that are pruning their crape myrtles and they are whacking them off. Is it necessary to prune them this way?
Answer:
Chris, Tonya, and Carol talk about the myth that Crape Myrtle trees need to be topped every year. Crape Myrtles look beautiful when they are left to grow to their natural shape.
Related Resources:
The Common Crapemyrtle
Crape Myrtle Pruning
I see a lot of people in my neighborhood that are pruning their crape myrtles and they are whacking them off. Is it necessary to prune them this way?
Answer:
Chris, Tonya, and Carol talk about the myth that Crape Myrtle trees need to be topped every year. Crape Myrtles look beautiful when they are left to grow to their natural shape.
Related Resources:
The Common Crapemyrtle
Crape Myrtle Pruning