My Crepe Myrtles Look Dead

Question

My crepe myrtles look dead. Should I prune or not?

Answer 1

First determine if they are alive. This article will help with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm

If it is alive, you can prune at this time, but it will affect blooming for this year.