Monday, November 16, 2009

When should you trim crape myrtles/wisteria vines?

Hi there





Crape Myrtles need to be pruned in late fall/early winter. Once they have defoliated, if it is a tree form type, remove all lower branches/stems up to the desired height. Then, shape the tree into the shape of an ice cream cone. Start at the sides, making them an even height, then let your eye finish the job.





The idea is to trim off the old blooms/seed pods.





Wisteria, to keep it under control, needs to be pruned down to a height of three feet in late winter, before it begins growing again. If you have it planted in an area where it has no boundaries, just a light cut back is all it needs.


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