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1 Comment To "crepe myrtle"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/04/2015 @ 4:05 am
This is a leaf spot disease.
This nasty fungus invades the leaves and produces spores that travel up the tree.
It thrives in warm wet weather and stagnant air.
Fungicide should be used every one to two weeks.
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