Return to the Shrubs Forum
| Post a Follow-Up
limbing-up crape myrtles
| | |
Posted by
lainey_6b_va z 6b VA (
My Page) on
Sun, Aug 16, 09 at 21:47
| When is the right time of year to remove lower branches on crape myrtles? Is it right after they bloom or after leaf fall in the winter? |
Follow-Up Postings:
RE: limbing-up crape myrtles
| | |
| You can do this anytime of the year. I do it throughout the growing season to keep the plants neat. |
RE: limbing-up crape myrtles
| | |
| Though you CAN do it any time of the year, I like to wait until the foliage has all dropped. That way, I have a far better picture of which limbs should be removed. It's a good time to do any other detail pruning and shaping, too. |
RE: limbing-up crape myrtles
| | |
| Basic pruning technique: deciduous tree are generally best done when dormant. Crape myrtle falls into this category. Best to remove seed capsules at this time as well for aesthetic purposes if you haven't already. Dan |
RE: limbing-up crape myrtles
| | |
| Thanks everyone! I may do a little of both. |
RE: limbing-up crape myrtles
| | |
| Don, why do you feel that seed capsules need to be removed? Is it to avoid a zillion little seedlings all over the place or for some other reason? I like the way that the clusters look on the bare trees, and they fall off as soon as the new growth emerges. I've never removed the seeds and it seems like a lot of effort for not much reason. Share your thoughts with me. |
RE: limbing-up crape myrtles
| | |
| It depends on the number of branches you need to remove. I do periodic small branch and sprout removal all growing season to keep them tidy. Large branches can be removed in the dormant season...usually in late winter. Since you're probably in their northern-most growing area, you might even wait until they just start to leaf out, just in case there was some die-back. |
RE: limbing-up crape myrtles
| | |
| That's good advice, dave. |
Post a Follow-Up
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in.
If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Shrubs Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
