66K views · 558 reactions | Caring for crape myrtles can be tough, but it doesn't have to be murderous. Watch to learn how to properly prune crape myrtles from our Horticulturist Ken Akins. ⬇ | City of Tampa | Facebook

How to properly prune a crape myrtle without harming the tree. Join Alicia, our ISA Certified Arborist and Horticulturalist here at Verdant Landscape, as she explains the right way to prune a crape myrtle. WHY we prune Pruning should always have a clear objective: • Create clearance • Reduce risk • Improve structure and/or shape • Remove dead or broken branches WHEN to prune The best time to prune crape myrtles is during the dormant season, typically December through mid-February. HOW to prune •

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

286K views · 2.1K reactions | LSU AgCenter horticulturist Kerry Heafner demonstrates how to properly prune a crape myrtle. | LSU AgCenter | Facebook