How to prune Lagerstroemia indica

Pruning of Lagerstroemia indica is usually carried out in four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Spring pruning can be divided into two ways: before germination and after germination. Pruning before germination should be carried out before it grows new branches to avoid interfering with its growth function. Winter will enter a dormant period, and pruning can ensure its plant shape. Pruning in summer and autumn is to make the flowering period longer. Pruning new branches can promote Lagerstroemia indica to grow new branches.

When will crape myrtle be pruned

Pruning Lagerstroemia indica usually needs to be divided into three different stages: spring, summer, autumn and winter, and different pruning methods are used in different stages.

How does crape myrtle prune branches and leaves?

1, Lagerstroemia indica spring pruning can be divided into two ways: before germination and after germination. Pruning before germination should be carried out before it grows new branches to avoid interfering with its growth function. Lagerstroemia indica grows rapidly, and leaves germinate everywhere in the branches in spring, which destroys the appearance of the plant. At this point, pruning can be carried out after germination.

2. Lagerstroemia indica will go into dormancy in winter, and pruning can ensure the plant shape. During the pruning process of Lagerstroemia indica, the pruning branches should be layered to prevent the seedlings from crossing each other after growth and look more layered, and at the same time, a small number of buds should be ensured on the trunk.

Pruning in summer and autumn is to make the flowering period of Lagerstroemia indica longer. Pruning the recently grown branches and leaving only a few new buds on the branches can promote Lagerstroemia indica to grow new branches again and ensure its beauty.

Pruning skills of Lagerstroemia indica

Lagerstroemia indica is relatively hardy. Before sprouting in spring, cut off its weak branches and over-dense branches, and shorten other branches by 2~3 cm, which will make it grow more vigorously.

Lagerstroemia indica has strong germination ability. In spring, new branches and buds may germinate in fixed or uncertain places. In order to ensure the beautiful tree shape, dense flowers and reduce the invasion of pests and diseases, it is necessary to prune the flower buds.

Pruning and flowering of Lagerstroemia indica

The inflorescence of Lagerstroemia indica opens at the top of branches. When the first flowers open, the residual flowers should be cut off and topdressing in time to make them reopen in a growing period.

Matters needing attention in pruning Lagerstroemia indica

If the roots of Lagerstroemia indica sprout, they can be picked directly at this time, which ensures the beauty of the plant and needs to be maintained in a place with good air circulation and sufficient sunshine.