Crapemyrtle Pruning
Vol. 2024 No. 6, Environmental Horticulture Department
Vol. 2024 No. 6

Crapemyrtle Pruning: ENH1138/EP399, rev. 12/2024

Environmental Horticulture Department
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep399-2009
Published 2010-04-30 — Updated on 2024-12-24
Gary W. Knox
University of Florida
Edward F. Gilman
University of Florida
Teagan Young
University of Florida
Ryan W. Klein
University of Florida
Leynar Leyton
University of Florida
Crapemyrtle tree without foliage but with a large canopy and located on a parking lot median.

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Knox, Gary W., Edward F. Gilman, Teagan Young, Ryan Klein, and Leynar Leyton Naranjo. (2010) 2024. “Crapemyrtle Pruning: ENH1138 EP399, Rev. 12 2024”. EDIS 2024 (6). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep399-2009.
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Abstract

Pruning is one of the most controversial aspects of maintaining crapemyrtle. Traditionally, many crapemyrtles were routinely topped, leaving large branch and stem stubs. This practice has been called "crape murder" because most people dislike the winter appearance and many professionals believe the practice impacts crapemyrtle health and structural integrity. UF/IFAS research has clarified the effects of various crapemyrtle pruning practices that resulted in the recommendations in this publication.

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