crape myrtle leaves turn yellow

What would cause healthy crape myrtle leaves to turn yellow and fall off? Very healthy tree..but leaves turning yellow and falling off.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/09/2015 @ 6:02 pm

Yellowing leaves generally is a signal of watering issues. Either to much or to little.

When the summer heat arrives the tree may be losing to much moisture.
Mulching with 2 to 3 inches of hardwood mulch can help with moisture loss.
Add watering a couple of times a week during dry spells and high temperatures.

Stressed trees can sometimes invite disease or insects. Watch for these issues.

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