Take note of the word ‘crepe murder'; the unofficial term for the crepe myrtle trees that fall victim to uninformed gardeners with tree loppers who cut the central leader branches. Cutting the central leaders of crepe myrtles leaves them susceptible to disease, pests, weak wood, and poor vigor. The way to resolve this issue is simple: learn how to correctly prune a crepe myrtle and keep your tree happy, healthy, and looking fabulous for long as possible. The point of pruning is to allow more light and airflow, create structure, and removing dead or broken branches.

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Source: The Spruce