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 ...
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 ...
Although native to eastern Asia, crape myrtles are indispensable in the Southern landscape. Its vibrantly colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red and white from May to September virtually ...
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 ...
Crepe myrtles may not bloom due to poor pruning, low light, watering issues, weak soil, or pests. For better blooms, give them sun, compost-rich soil, steady water, and prune only after flowering.
Q: Last fall, I purchased what I thought was Zuni crape myrtle. It is showing lots of powdery mildew, which it’s supposed to resist. Its flowers don’t resemble Zuni. I suspect it isn’t a Zuni. Robert ...
Timing is everything when it comes to pruning a crape myrtle. So when is it too late to prune crape myrtles if you want blooms in the summer? Along with not cutting off next year’s flowers, your ...