What's your question? Ask

Crepe Myrtle Trees

Q.Crape Myrtle Problems

Sue1938 added on May 21, 2011 | Answered

We just transplanted large (4-ft. tall) crape myrtles from the black clay soil of San Antonio to the sandy loam of south Texas. They sprouted immediately and one is blooming, but the edges of all the leaves are browning, drying out and one tree lost all its leaves. I think I am overwatering, as this sandy soil holds water like a sponge. Should I wait till soil dries out before re-watering? Also, we are in an area of constant, hot winds. Could this be windburn? HELP!

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
Heather
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on May 26, 2011

If they were just planted, you cannot overwater them really (unless they are in standing water) and they sound like they may be in transplant shock. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Crepe Myrtle Trees
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK