HOW TO PRUNE A CRAPE MYRTLE! In this video, MSU Extension horticulture specialist Dr. Jeff Wilson shows you the correct way to prune crape myrtle trees! Learn more: http://ow.ly/rhYv30inZhP #MSUext | Mississippi State University Extension Service

In our last video, a lot of you let us know you wanted to actually see how to prune a crape myrtle the right way. Today we’re doing exactly that. Proper pruning makes a huge difference in the shape, health, and blooms of your tree, so we’re walking through what good pruning really looks like. Watch along to see how it should be done. 🌸🪴 #smithsgardentown #crapemyrtle #pruning #northtexasgardening | Smith's Gardentown

LSU AgCenter horticulturist Kerry Heafner demonstrates how to properly prune a crape myrtle. | LSU AgCenter

The dos and don’ts of pruning Crepe Myrtles. We traveled around to find a few examples of what to do, and what not to do when pruning your Crepe Myrtles. Crepe Myrtles DO NOT need to be pruned heavily to control their height. The only time that Crepe Myrtles truly need to be pruned is to promote natural growth habit and good branch structure by removing dead, diseased, or crossing branches. They can also be pruned to remove unwanted suckers from the base or to clean, spent flower buds from the p