Crepe Myrtle Pruning

Question

I think I may have trimmed my Crepes too late. I did it two weeks ago. There was no new growth on them at the time, but now I see other Crepes sprouting leaves. But mine have no signs of new growth or buds. I did cut them back pretty far. A couple of feet off the top. Did I wait too late and, if so, what will happen?

Answer 1

If you pruned too much/too late, the tree should be fine but the blooming may be delayed. For future pruning, these articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/pruning-crepe-myrtle-trees.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/best-crepe-myrtle-pruning-time-when-to-prune-crepe-myrtle.htm