Do I trim crape myrtle before transplanting?

Question

I have 3 black diamond crape myrtles blush that I want to transplant to a site that only gets noon sun. Will they grow ok?

Answer 1

No, you don't need to prune crape myrtle for transplanting. In fact, if sited correctly, they need little pruning. If you are moving your plants to a site with less sun, you may experience reduced flowering as well as powdery mildew. They do best in full sun in well draining soil.

Here are transplanting and pruning instructions:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/transplanting-crepe-myrtle-trees.htm

https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/crape-myrtle-pruning/