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from Fine Gardening March/April 2006 (#108)
Pruning Crape Myrtles
Make the right cuts to improve the tree's looks and health
by Janet Carson

Crape myrtles are ubiquitous in the lower two-thirds of the country, but it can be difficult to find one that is properly pruned. This poor pruning is a bit of a mystery since these trees are easy to prune correctly. Janet Carson, who directs the cooperative extension offices in Arkansas, regularly covers proper pruning of crape myrtles on her radio and TV shows and in her newspaper column. Carson guides us through the right cuts to make, and she points out what happens when you make the wrong cuts. Those seeking the beautiful blooms and gorgeous bark of crape myrtles will find much of interest in this article.

Photos: Steve Aitken

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From Fine Gardening #108, pp. 45-47
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