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- Q.Crepe Myrtle Problems - My Crepe Myrtle tree keeps losing the new branches that it is growing. They seem to grow in and look ...
- Q.Crepe Myrtle - Last year was the first time I planted crepe myrtles. This year each tree has the pods that are black ...
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Sladog on
June 12, 2015
Charlotte, NCQ.Crepe Myrtle
I have let mine get totally too big. It shades my zinnias and veggies too much. Is it too late to prune it? I was thinking of just taking it completely out but if I could prune it down, I would like to. It's over 10 years old.
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June 12, 2015
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- Asked by
Sandyp on
June 15, 2015
mid Florida western coast.Q.how to get my myrtle tree to thrive
I just replanted my myrtle tree but it looks to be dying. What can I do?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 15, 2015A.It is most likely very stressed.
Watering a newly planted tree is very important. Water it more then you have been.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/transplanting-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-care.htm
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Anonymous on
June 15, 2015Q.crepe myrtle
My crepe myrtles have only shed their bark one time in five years. The problem is the leaves turning brown around the ends and working back to the stems. What to do?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 16, 2015A.Watering issues could be a cause.
Inspect for insects or disease and treat with Neem Oil if found.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-tree-problems.htm
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Anonymous on
June 16, 2015Q.crepe myrtle problems
My Crepe Myrtle tree keeps losing the new branches that it is growing. They seem to grow in and look healthy but then wither and fall off. What is wrong?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 16, 2015A.Sounds like it has tip blight. This article will help:
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Anonymous on
June 20, 2015Q.Crepe Myrtle
Last year was the first time I planted crepe myrtles. This year each tree has the pods that are black in color. Do I remove these or will the tree take care of itself? It is where a new bloom would appear from and nothing was removed from the trees last year. Thanks.
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Heather on
June 21, 2015
Certified ExpertA.You can remove these if you want or leave them. Either way is fine and will not cause any issues with the tree.
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Anonymous on
June 22, 2015Q.crepe myrtle
I have a crepe myrtle tree that in the last couple of days has been covered from ground trunk to tree top in a cottony web. The trunk and branches are now covered in this thick, white, cottony web. I pulled some of the webbing off the tree and see no insects, no cocoon like material clinging to the web...just the web. What is it and what should I do? This is a tree that is almost as tall as my two story house. Hope you can shed some light on this problem. Thank you.
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 23, 2015A.The webbing may be from tent worms or spider mites. These articles will help with them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/tent-worms-tent-caterpillar-home-remedy.htm
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June 23, 2015Q.Crape Myrtle
My crape myrtle completely leafed out this spring, then on all but two branches the leaves turned orange (like fall) and fell off. It is now June and 3/4 of my tree is bare branches. We had a wet, cool spring (I live in California's San Joaquin Valley). Can you tell me what happened and is the tree salvageable or should I destroy it? I might add that now there are many branches and leaves coming up from the bottom of the trunk. I have always cut them off before, but should I leave them and make a shrub?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 23, 2015A.It sounds like you tree may have a fungus or possibly an insect problem. Treat it with both a fungicide and a pesticide. Neem oil is nice as it is both a fungicide and a pesticide.
The sprouts at the bottom are suckers. When a tree is stressed (as yours is), it will start sending up more of these in an attempt to grow at any cost. These can be removed without harming the tree.
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