Note: You may also see the spelling “crepe myrtle,” especially ... How much to prune: Properly prune your crape myrtle by removing 25% of the crown, and no more than 30%, Moorman said.

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 this guide for ...

Their leaf shape is similar to a true myrtle ( Myrtus) and their brightly colored flowers are crinkly like crepe ... Since crape myrtle blooms appear on new wood, finish pruning before April ...

Apparently, some folks thought they look like crinkly crepe paper, and gave them the common name of “crepe myrtle.” An alternate spelling is “crape myrtle.” Same plant, and either spelling ...

Thankfully gardeners and growers both saw the need for smaller, more compact crepe myrtles—or crape myrtles or crapemyrtles if you prefer—that didn't need annual pruning. Growers created new ...

Note: You may also see the spelling “crepe myrtle,” especially ... offers the following advice for crape myrtle maintenance: “As the tree ages, prune it regularly using proper techniques.

We spoke with a local tree expert to settle the “Crape Murder” debate once and for all, learning how we should correctly prune these popular trees. Note: You may also see the spelling “crepe myrtle,” ...