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Why Dwarf Crape Myrtles Stay Small

Prune after flowering (late summer/fall), not winter. Avoid severe pruning. Fertilize with a flowering tree/shrub formula. Water deeply weekly for first two years. Some varieties struggle north of Zone 7. Provide full sun, good drainage.

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