Techniques for Limbing Up Your Crepe Myrtles

During these warmer months of the year, we can start enjoying some of our favorite blooming trees and shrubs, including crepe myrtles! We know that crepe myrtles need pruning in the winter months, but what do you do when you need to trim a little around the edges now? Join Mike Westphal, the Garden Guru, as he shows you a quick live demonstration on limbing up your crepe myrtles for a fantastic summer season.

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[audreyanderson]

Thank you for making a video that actually shows you pruning and not just talking about how to prune.

[ftworthtexan]

Excellent presentation. You did an amazing job keeping the viewer engaged. It not often I can watch an entire 30 minute video on YouTube without getting distracted. You were spot on. Great job.

[lisajimerson]

I'm sooo glad you took those last 2 off. They were killing my OCD lol. Beautiful tree!

[mrfacetiime]

This was the best explanation of pruning I’ve seen on YouTube. Great video.

[pamelafayebradshaw]

❤You are the Bob Ross of crepe myrtles!😂

[FirstPremiumChannel]

I like your Limbing Up techniques. I planted seven six footers this spring and they were fine for a few days and then the deer ate 95% of the leaves and all of the flowers. I brewed up a smelly hot solution of cayenne pepper, garlic, water and dawn dishwashing soap. I spray it on and near the crepe myrtles and the deer will not go anywhere near them. Now they are healthy and bushy, ready for sculpting.
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[marilynm]

Thank you for showing us how to cut and the reasons to consider each trim. Very thorough.

[wingmank]

I must agree with others... this is THE BEST & ONLY VIDEO on the "limbing up" topic of a crepe myrtle. AND THANK YOU... FOR NOT "MURDERING" the tree, in this and your other crepe myrtle video. You have won a new subscriber!

[tinarytting]

Really loved this video! I’m a visual learner and this was incredibly helpful!

[bonnierennerohnishi]

This video is exactly what I needed. Thank you for sharing your thought process for each cut you made. I’m excited to go out and turn my crepe myrtles into beautiful trees!

[DieBabziellia]

Thank you for such a simple and instructional video! Our new property has a line of crepe myrtles that need SOMETHING! Now, I know they need a limbing up.

I also appreciate your Zen attitude about caring and creating. Never thought of yard work as more than a chore. Great Video all around.

[pamelafayebradshaw]

❤You’re a great speaker/teacher!❤ Thanks!!❤

[richardgeer]

great pointers and YES - the trunk structure is always the thing to check on first!

[KarenShirey]

I have 3 shrubby crepes and now I know what I need to do! Thank you for this information!

[rollergirl]

Thank you so much; this was exactly what I was looking for. I was afraid to hurt my dynamite crepe myrtle with pruning but now I feel confident.

[johnmatuszaksr]

Thanks for showing good pruning technique and clearing up the issues about the collar, suckers, and what you can do in summer !

[lindarobinson]

You shared some great information that I plan to use. Thank you for this informative video.

[tammielpowell]

Very well done; thank you for sharing such a quality video.

[shulamussnug]

Great instructions. I’ve got several that were killed back in a heavy late freeze and are coming back. This helps me start pruning tham.

[velerialangbehn]

Thank you. Best I've seen on limbing up crepe myrtles. Appreciate it.