January through March is generally the best time to prune a crape myrtle, but the exact dates of this window of pruning opportunity can vary based on where you live. In warmer growing zones where ...

Most types of crape myrtles thrive in USDA Zones 6 to 9. However, gardeners in colder areas can grow crape myrtles in containers. This enables you to protect the plants during harsh winter ...

If pruned properly, crape myrtles can grow into an attractive tree with summer blooms. Most arborists are not sure where the practice of topping crape myrtles started. The practice has been around ...

Normally mid- to late January through February is the time to do needed pruning. Q: My crape myrtles are growing in an area that has become shady by nearby oaks and have reduced flowering.

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Crape myrtles are cherished for their eye-catching blooms and elegant shapes ...