Crepe myrtle

Question

What causes the leaves of my crepe myrtle to start turning color and falling off in June and continue through the fall? My neighbor has this problem too.

Answer 1

Likely environmental reasons for the changing leaves. The tree may be stressed. I would increase watering.

Here are some links with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-tree-problems.htm