Crepe Myrtle Pruning: 20 Expert Dos and Don’ts to Know
September 5, 2026Late winter to early spring — while the tree is dormant and before vigorous new growth begins — is generally the best time for structural Crepe Myrtle Pruning. The goal is to remove dead, damaged, diseased, crossing, and overly crowded growth, along with any suckers, while leaving the tree’s natural branching intact. What you should avoid is topping the tree into a row of bare stubs each winter, a practice often called “crepe murder” that weakens the plant’s structure over time. If you’ve ever stood in your yard holding a pair of loppers, staring up at a…
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