Tag: Lagerstroemia indica

Q: I have a crape myrtle that has leaves with brown tips. What could be wrong?

by BLOGS.IFAS

July 12, 2017

Q: I have a crape myrtle that has leaves with brown tips; they look like they have been dipped in chocolate. I haven’t put any fertilizer on them but I water them every morning at 2am for about 20 minutes. What could be wrong? A: ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Burned Edges Of Leaves, Crape-myrtle, Lagerstroemia Indica

Q: I have spotted leaves all over my crape myrtle. What could be wrong?

by BLOGS.IFAS

July 12, 2017

A: After looking at your photos and examining the samples of your leaves, I believe the spots are caused by a fungus called Cercospora lythracearum as it is the most common fungal leaf spot on Lagerstroemia indica (crape myrtles). In Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Cercospora Lythracearum, Crape-myrtle, Lagerstroemia Indica

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