In some northern areas crape myrtles are victims of cold snaps which kill their tops. Their roots are generally cold hardy, however, so simply prune off the dead If serious aphid problems recur every year, spray dormant oil spray on the crape myrtle trunks and stems late in the winter before leaves begin to develop.
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Once regarded as a primarily a southern tree, new types of Crape myrtle are now available which are hardy into those areas in the north with relatively mild winters. By nature rugged plants, crape myrtles tolerate drought, transplant easily, and require little care. ... Problems of Crepe Myrtle...
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Crapemyrtles are a valuable landscape plant that can be used as a shrub or small ... in full sun for satisfactory flowering and to reduce disease problems. ...
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Even though it can take partial shade, grow your crape myrtle in full sun if possible. Too much shade inhibits flowering. Good air circulation on all sides can mitigate the few problems crape myrtles might have.
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How should I prune my crapemyrtle? ... How hardy are crapemyrtles? ... The margins of the leaves of my crapemyrtle are chewed in an irregular pattern. Should I be concerned with this?
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Severe pruning of crape myrtles has become a common practice to maintain shrub size. This ruins the natural, graceful effect of the plant. Many dwarf and semi-dwarf cultivars are now available, making it possible ... For more information on crape myrtle problems, refer to HGIC 2002, Crape Myrtle Diseases & Insect Pests.
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Is this two different problems or is it linked? How do I cure them of this/these problem? Thanks, Rickie ; Answer; The "black moldy stuff" is a fungus called black sooty mold. The fungus is growing on the Honeydew from aphids. ... • Natchez Crepe Myrtles | Lagerstroemia | Crape Myrtle Trees...
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I live in central Louisiana and have 2 Crape Myrtles that have not bloomed in several years, in spite of pruning. Is there a fertilizer or mineral that I could give these trees to promote blooms? ... This must be Crape Myrtle Trouble Month - everyone is having problems growing and blooming these pretty little shrubs.
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Crape myrtles are popular for their beautiful, long-lasting flowers. If the tree isn’t blooming as expected, several reasons could be causing the problem. (Click to download. Photo by Mark Claesgens.) ... Crape myrtles need to have new growth each spring. If your crape myrtles did not produce much new spring growth,
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One of the frequent problems for crape myrtles is insect damage. Actually, insects do not do that much damage, but aphids feeding on the new shoot growth in the spring can be a problem. White flies also can cause problems.
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