Pruning Crape Myrtle - Knowledgebase Question

Santee, CA
Avatar for LIZA102357
Question by LIZA102357
November 27, 1999
When do I prune and what fertilizer do I use on Crepe Myrtle?


Image
Answer from NGA
November 27, 1999
The best time to prune a crape myrtle is in late winter (February) prior to the start of new growth.

Crape myrtles need very little pruning and most pruning is only done for the sake of the owner's aesthetic preferences. It is better to maintain a natural form by thinning out crowded growth and thin growth by removing a few selected branches where they join another branch.

You can fertilize in the spring, after new growth has begun. Use a balanced fertilizer (5-10-10 or 8-8-8), broadcast over the root area, under the canopy of the tree.

You must be signed in before you can post questions or answers. Click here to join!

« Return to the Garden Knowledgebase Homepage

Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )