Now Is the Best Time to Prune Crepe Myrtle Trees—How to Do It Like a Pro

Now Is the Best Time to Prune Crepe Myrtle Trees—How to Do It Like a Pro

The Spruce / Jayme BurrowsCrepe myrtles, Lagerstroemia indica, vary in size from dwarf shrubs to multi-trunked and single-trunk trees growing to 30 feet tall. Most varieties produce beautiful blooms starting in spring or mid-summer and can flower for up to three months.Pruning your crepe myrtle into a multi-trunked or single-trunked tree enhances its autumn and winter interest by highlighting the plant's structure and multi-colored bark.Follow t…