Is It Too Late To Prune A Crepe Myrtle?

Question

It has gotten too big for my flower garden

Answer 1

Yes. These need to be pruned during dormancy, since they are very prone to infection. If you are just deadheading, then you can prune right after the first set of blooms drop.

Here are two articles that 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