Pruning a Queen Crepe Myrtle

Question

I have a Queen Crepe (Crape?) Myrtle in my new yard — at least I think it’s a Queen – it stands many feet (6′-10′?) above the roof of my house. I’m not sure that anyone’s ever pruned it before. A “tree specialist” came by the house and said I should “top it” before spring. That sounded drastic to me – especially since I would think thinning it would be a better option. It has a single trunk, but many, many interior (smaller) branches. Suggestions? What to do (if anything) or what NOT to do?

Answer 1

This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/pruning-crepe-myrtle-trees.htm