Talk of The Villages Florida - View Single Post - Help. Crape myrtle murdered!
View Single Post
 
Old 02-20-2020, 08:45 AM
Guitarman1951 Guitarman1951 is offline
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: The Villages
Posts: 213
Thanks: 461
Thanked 284 Times in 118 Posts
Default Normal trimmimg for crepe myrtles

Quote:
Originally Posted by JC and John View Post
What can be done for my crape myrtle that was cut off We came home from errands to find all branches cut off. We never gave them permission to cut the tree only the shrubs and I have specifically told them on at least one other occasion that we do not want the tree cut. I am so livid over this I just can’t stand it! Now our 8 year old tree is 50 inches of stub! I called the company and left a message since no one answered after 6pm. We are going to demand they replace the tree. Any thoughts?
Cutting crepe myrtles to the stubs is a normal trimming procedure. Most people cut them every year in February. I have 3 of them that I cut every year. Don't worry. They come back fast and thicker with more flowers each time it is done. They will be just as tall as before in no time once the growing season starts next month.