White fungus on crepe myrtle

My crepe myrtles have a white fungus all over their branches. What is it and how do I fix it?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 06/27/2012 @ 6:07 am

If it’s powdery in nature, then it is powdery mildew and can be treated with neem oil. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm ^[1]
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If they are more spotty and raised or cottony looking, then your tree may have scale or mealy bugs. Again, neem oil will help with this. These articles will also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm ^[3]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm ^[4]

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