
How to Prune Wild crapemyrtle?
(Malpighia glabra)
Wild crapemyrtle, also known as Long key locustberry, Maricao cimarron
A renowned fruit-bearing shrub, wild crapemyrtle thrives in warm climates. Pruning focuses on maintaining shape, encouraging fruit production, and removing dead or diseased wood. Optimal pruning occurs in early spring to stimulate new growth. It is crucial to prune judiciously, as excessive cutting can reduce fruit yield. Pruning benefits wild crapemyrtle by enhancing air circulation, which mitigates disease risk, and by supporting robust plant structure for fruit-bearing branches.