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In Louisiana and beyond the Southeast, there continues to be record-breaking amounts of abnormal crape myrtle pruning. In the agronomics industry, this accidental "topping" of copse to abate acme is alleged "crape murder."
For years now, horticulturists accept been alive agilely to end this abhorrent practice. But anniversary year, it seems added and added bodies accomplish this abhorrent crime. At this point the calibration is alpha to tip adjoin added bodies pruning crape myrtles the amiss way.
Although this convenance does not annihilate the tree, it can aftereffect in copse crumbling in bloom afterwards years of abnormal pruning. Copse adulteration can occur.
If a crape myrtle becomes too ample for a assertive location, either it was buried in the amiss atom or the amiss array was selected. So, back you're selecting a crape myrtle, don't aloof aces based on color. Also accept based on the tree's admeasurement at maturity.
Late abatement through backward winter is the ideal time to clip crape myrtles, which should be thinned, not topped.
Here's how to clip correctly: Remove branches that rub adjoin anniversary added or cantankerous anniversary other. Remove branches that do not accord to the all-embracing advance direction, appearance that you admiration for the tree. Always clip a limb or annex from the point at which it originates, acceptation area it meets the annex or trunk. Make a even cut and do not leave a nub, which could advance to abounding added branches sprouting. Eliminate suckers at the abject of the timberline and baptize sprouts (vigorous cocked growth) in the timberline canopy.
Properly pruned crape myrtles will have:
Sure, anybody can clip their plants about they desire, but it is best to chase recommended agronomical practices to advance abiding bulb health. Encourage your neighbors to clip crape myrtles properly. Back accustomed to abound and mature, they are beautiful, majestic trees.
Email gardenews@agcenter.lsu.edu.
