In what month can crape myrtle be pruned?

Lagerstroemia indica111October can be pruned. At this time, the plant is basically in a dormant state, and pruning will not have much impact on its growth. Cut off the branches that are not growing well and overlap, and only need to keep the branches about 5 cm. Spray disinfectant water after pruning to reduce the probability of bacterial infection, and at the same time strengthen the ventilation of the environment and accelerate wound healing.

Pruning Lagerstroemia indica is suitable for winter pruning (165438+ 10 month). At this time, the plant is basically dormant, and pruning will not affect its growth too much. In addition, branches and leaves can be trimmed according to actual needs in other seasons.

Pruning method of Lagerstroemia indica When pruning Lagerstroemia indica in winter, you only need to keep about 5 cm of branches. Pruning in summer is generally carried out after flowering, which can cut off residual flowers in time, reduce nutrient consumption and be beneficial to the growth of new branches.

Maintenance and management of Lagerstroemia indica after pruning, spraying disinfectant on Lagerstroemia indica after pruning, reducing the probability of bacterial infection, and strengthening the ventilation of the environment to help the wound heal. After 1 week, topdressing 1 times thin organic fertilizer to accelerate root recovery.

Lagerstroemia indica likes warm and humid climate, has certain shade tolerance, is suitable for growing in deep and fertile sandy loam, has strong anti-pollution ability and can resist the invasion of sulfur dioxide, hydrogen fluoride and chlorine gas.