Posted by MEADOW VIEW on June 11, 19100 at 20:03:16:
In Reply to: pruning crepe-myrtles posted by Cheryl on June 11, 19100 at 19:45:37:
: I have crepe-myrtles about 4 feet tall. I want them to grow tall and straight with a thick trunk with an "umbrella" effect. How do I achieve that look? Thanks!
CHERYL: Simple, prune them that way...pick out your "trunk" and stake it up, nice and straight. If there isn't one you like cut the plant back severely and wait for a new stem to appear and train that one. MVG Plant Dr.