Crape myrtle is usually pruned in three stages: spring, winter and summer and autumn.
In spring, there are two ways before and after bud. The pruning before bud should be carried out before the new branches of Lagerstroemia, so as not to disturb its growth function. Crape myrtle grows faster and germinates faster. In spring, the branches will sprout buds, which will damage the appearance of the plant and grow disorderly. At this time, you can trim it with the method of pruning the buds.
In winter, crape myrtle will enter into dormancy, and then prune after dormancy period, so as to ensure the shape of crape myrtle. In the process of pruning crape myrtle, the branches should be pruned with a sense of hierarchy, so as to avoid crossing each other after the growth of seedlings. It also looks like there is a sense of hierarchy, and at the same time, a small number of buds on the trunk can be guaranteed.
Pruning in summer and autumn is to make the flowering period of crape myrtle longer. Prune the recently growing branches so that only a small number of buds are left on the branches, which can promote crape myrtle to grow new branches again and ensure its beauty. This method of pruning is called bud pruning.
If the root of Lagerstroemia Myrtle grows buds, then it can be removed to ensure the beauty of the plant. It needs to be placed in a place with good air circulation and sunshine for maintenance.
