Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 14:47:43 -0500 From: Tom Glendinning Subject: Crepe Myrtle & Tree Pruning The practice of deep, structural pruning may be confused with “topping.” In the case of the Pittsboro hollies, the pruning was done to achieve shape and size proper to the location and purpose ofContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:45:36 -0500 From: Carol Mohr Subject: Crepe Myrtles The post by Taus BALOG is an excellent opportunity to help the lovely Crepe Myrtle tree. Extreme pruning of Crepe Myrtles does not encourage new growth or more blooms. If you prune you should do so gentlyContinue Reading
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:30:38 -0400 From: Tom Glendinning Subject: Subject: Dark purple crape myrtles wanted Use a landscape professional. They can obtain the plants, plant them and guarantee them. BTW, it’s crepe myrtle. The market strategy imposed by the big box stores in the last five years hasContinue Reading
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:06:18 -0400 (EDT) From: Kristin Elsenbeck Subject: Crepe Myrtle Pruning Most Crepe Myrtles will naturally sucker at the bottom, so pruning is required to tree-form them. For best results, wait until winter time when the bush is dormant to do any major pruning. Pick 3-4Continue Reading
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