leaf curl on crepe myrtle

Should I spray and, if so, what should I use?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 05/09/2016 @ 8:03 am

Inspect the tree to determine if there are any insects that are causing the leaves to curl on your tree.
Neem Oil can be used to treat most sucking insects.
Here are several articles that will help you pinpoint the issue.

http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/trees/hgic2002.html ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-tree-problems.htm ^[2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-bark-scale.htm ^[3]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-lifespan.htm ^[4]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[5]

#2 Comment By kh0001 On 05/09/2016 @ 8:08 am

You’ll need to pin down what’s causing it. Have you checked for aphids? It might also be suffering from Verticillium Wilt.

These articles may help you:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/verticillium-wilt-treatment.htm ^[6]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/woolly-aphid-control.htm ^[7]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-tree-problems.htm ^[2]

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[1] http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/trees/hgic2002.html: http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/trees/hgic2002.html

[2] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-tree-problems.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-tree-problems.htm

[3] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-bark-scale.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-bark-scale.htm

[4] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-lifespan.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-lifespan.htm

[5] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

[6] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/verticillium-wilt-treatment.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/verticillium-wilt-treatment.htm

[7] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/woolly-aphid-control.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/woolly-aphid-control.htm

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