Q.Why Are My Newly Planted Wax Myrtle’s Dying
Their leaves are turning yellow and then brown im in east texas

GKH_Susan
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on October 10, 2026
It could be too much or too little water. They symptoms are often the same. When first planted, they need a lot of water to get established.
You may want to contact the place you bought the plant, they may replace it for you.
These articles should help:
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/myrica-cerifera/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/wax-myrtle/wax-myrtle-care.htm
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