Our neighbor murders his, and we do not trim ours. Ours come out a bit
earlier and bloom just as much if not more as the murdered ones do.
Jackie, zone 7
"David J Bockman" wrote in message
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Cindy these are usually very late to bud out, so anytime after last frost
and before they leaf out is fine. Please don't decapitate them (Crape
Murder).


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David J. Bockman, Fairfax, VA (USDA Hardiness Zone 7)
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"Cindy" wrote in message
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When is the best time to prune these back?
I have 3 which are in the dormant stage right now and will soon be
budding
out.

Cindy
Zone 6-7