my crepe myrtle trunk and limbs are black, whats wrong and how do I fix it?

My crepe myrtle trunk and limbs are black. What’s wrong and how do I fix it?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 03/12/2012 @ 9:00 am

This is sooty mold. It happens when the plant gets a pest infestation. I would recommend using neem oil, as this will get rid of the sooty mold fungus and kill the pests. Here is some articles that will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[2]

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