Originally from China, crape myrtles are truly beautiful trees.
With their colorful flower blooms and delicate, exfoliating
bark, it is no wonder that crape myrtles have become a favorite
for homeowners and landscapers all across North Carolina and the
rest of the South. Here at Leaf & Limb Tree Service we receive
numerous inquiries from individuals asking what they should do
to ensure the well-being of their crape myrtles. Here is some
general information about caring for these trees: - Pruning:
Crape myrtles usually need little pruning in order to develop a
strong structure. But there are some basic pruning techniques
that can enhance the tree’s beauty and bloom capacity. First of
all, remove dead branches, lower branches very near the ground,
suckers growing from the base, and small twiggy branches inside
the foliage. Second, you should select one to five strong shoots
arising from (or near) ground level to be the tree’s main stems.
Remove all others. The remaining shoots now form the tree’s
central framew