Is It Too Late To Prune A Crepe Myrtle?

It has gotten too big for my flower garden

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 05/21/2020 @ 10:23 am

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.

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