Crepe Myrtle-White Spots on Branches

I have little white spots/bumps all over the branches of one of my crepe myrtles. They are raised about 1/8 inch and can be rubbed off. In some areas there are just a couple and in others dozens. Do you have any idea what it is and how I treat it?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 05/04/2011 @ 10:49 am

It sounds like the tree has scale. This article will help:
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