Pruning Crepe Myrtles

I prune my crepe myrtle every year to the height I want it, and it always grows back taller than it was before I pruned it. Why is this and how can I keep this from happening? It kind of sits under the eaves so it cannot get to tall, but my pruning seems to entice it to grow taller.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 05/09/2014 @ 6:12 pm

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