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Q.Crape Myrtle Tree Leaves Turning Yellow With Brown Spots

Zone 32040 | Anonymous added on July 27, 2024 | Answered

What can we do to help our tree? Also, we have a bird nest in this tree and don’t want to harm them. Thanks!

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on July 29, 2024

Without a photo I can't be certain, but it could be Cercospora leaf spot, which is a fungal infection. Another possibility is spider mites.

Here is info on both that should help:

https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/crape-myrtle-diseases-insect-pests/

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-pest-control.htm

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